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Team
Stronger together. Always. We value working smarter, creatively finding a way, and enthusiastically showing up. But more than that, we care about people and their families.
Allen Lombardi
President
A first-generation wine owner, Allen Lombardi leads the team with an entrepreneurial spirit laced with authenticity, determination, and Italian charm. His two decades of experience with California grapes, winemaking, bottling, and storage provide the company with smart business sense, creativity, and innovation.
Noel Basso
director of Winemaking
A California native, Noel Basso studied food science and enology at California State University. He brings 20 years of winemaking experience, including overseeing barreling programs, harvesting scheduling, cellar operations, and maintaining quality consistency across wine profiles.
John White
Executive Vice President of Sales
John White brings a healthy perspective to wine sales, having spent time on the distributor and producer sides. Today, he leads domestic sales strategy, working with wholesale leadership and key decision-makers at fine-wine retailers and restaurants.
Steve Merritt
Vice President - International Sales
Steve Merritt leads global sales and partners with importers/exporters, distributors and retailers in Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, England and more. His background includes ten years with Oak Ridge Winery, where he led international sales. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Our company salutes Steve, active-duty military, veterans and their families. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country.
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John Verette
Vice President - Central Region
John is from South Texas and has over 16 years of Wine & Spirits experience. Spending time on both the distribution and supplier side he brings a well rounded point of view. With a young family his current hobby is going to youth baseball and volleyball games.
Gerry Catanzano
Vice President - East Region
A resident of Long Island, Gerry brings with him close to 30 years of experience in the Adult Beverage Industry, both in supplier and distributor roles. Gerry has extensive knowledge in brand building, training and developing sales teams, and educating people about the rewards of proper food and wine pairings.
Jim Brown
Vice President - West Region
Jim brings over 24 years of extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry. Having worked as a retailer, distributor, and supplier, he possesses a deep understanding of the market's intricacies. Outside of work, Jim enjoys traveling with his family, exploring new regions and cultures, and sharing memorable experiences over a good glass of wine.
AJ Lombardi
Sales Manager
AJ Lombardi has grown up in the wine business and has worn many hats within winemaking, bottling, packaging and storage. He’s now enjoying a different aspect of the industry, handling sales and events along the West Coast.
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Michael Terranova
Sales Manager
Michael Terranova, a longstanding member since September 2023, boasts a lifelong connection with Thomas Allen's core values. With a primary focus on the New Jersey market, he extends his reach across the East Coast, skillfully managing sales and events.
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