Joan Kautz has extensive experience in international operations and global sales and marketing, currently serving as Vice President of International Operations at Ironstone Vineyards since June 1993. Prior experience includes serving as a Personal Assistant to Counselor to the U.S. President Clayton Yeutter during the Republican Convention in August 1992 and an internship with the Republican National Committee in the summer of 1992. Additionally, Joan Kautz interned for Congressman Norman Shumway in June 1990. Joan Kautz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completed in 1993, and graduated from Tokay High School in 1988.