Executive Profiles
Biography: Theodor P. Baseler
By By Mike Ullmann April 2, 2010
Wineries
Washington: Chateau
Ste. Michelle, Col Solare, Spring Valley Vineyard, Northstar, Columbia Crest, Domaine Ste. Michelle, Snoqualmie Vineyards
Oregon: Erath Winery
Napa, Calif.: Stags
Leap,Conn Creek, Villa Mt. Eden
Personal
Age: 55
Hometown: Bellevue
Education: Masters
from Northwestern University, Bachelors from Washington State University
Family: Wife JoAnne,
daughter Andrea (now a senior at WSU)
Board and corporate seats: Current member and former chairman of the Washington Wine Commission,
a former president of the Wine Market Council and a former director of the Washington
Wine Institute. In February 2009, Gov. Chris Gregoire named Baseler to the
Board of Regents of Washington State University, his alma mater. He had
previously served on the Board of Regents for two years before taking a hiatus
while Ste. Michelle acquired Stags Leap Wine Cellars in California. Baseler
has served on several nonprofit boards including Seattles Childrens Hospital
and Patrons of the Northwest Civic, Cultural and Charitable Organizations
(PONCHO).
Passions: He is an ardent Cougar fan. Let me tell you, at
their games, you find Ted stalking the sidelines instead of up in the stands,
a friend says. Hes also a fan of skiing, golfing and fly fishing.
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