Marilynn Thoma

Marilynn Thoma has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Since 1998, Marilynn has served as Proprietor of Van Duzer Vineyards, a family-owned and sustainably farmed winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley, specializing in pinot noir and pinot gris. Previous roles include serving as President of the Women's Board at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago from 2007 to 2008, and holding Vice President of Marketing positions at Proxy Communications and Cellular Network from 1985 to 1987 and 1982 to 1984, respectively. Earlier career highlights include serving as Senior Brand Manager at Quaker Oats from 1974 to 1981, where Marilynn managed notable brands like Cap'n Crunch and Aunt Jemima. Marilynn holds an MBA in Marketing from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a BS in Human Environmental Sciences with a focus on Journalism from Oklahoma State University.