About Us
Schenk Wines USA is part of the Schenk Family Estates which were founded in Switzerland in 1893 and are one of Europe’s leading family-owned wine companies.
With wineries and estates in Italy, Spain, France and Switzerland, and distribution companies in Germany, Benelux, the UK and the USA, the Schenk Family Estates are involved in every aspect of the wine business from the vineyard to the final consumer.
The Schenk Family Estates are the 4th largest family-owned wine group in Europe and are rapidly becoming a major player worldwide. This relationship provides us with great stability and a genuinely international outlook on the wine market.
Our Team
Chad Rucker
U.S. Director & Vice President
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Chad Rucker
Schenk Wines USA Vice President and Managing Director has more than 30 years of experience and has successfully worked across all facets of the Wine & Spirits business. He started with the company in early 2019 with the goal of launching SWUSA in 2020. The objective was reached with the team in January 2020 and Schenk Wines USA began in earnest and has not looked back since, forging business alliances with the top companies in the wine industry. When not contemplating the new normal he is typically visiting with his daughter, son-in-law, and their two children or with his wife enjoying his son’s baseball games.
Todd Kelley
East Coast Regional Sales Manager
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Todd Kelly
Todd brings over 38 years of experience to Schenk Wines USA. Covering all aspects of the Industry both on and off premise. From convention Resort hotels, Country Clubs, Restaurants and both independent, Regional and National chain experience. Loves to spend weekends in the Summer on Cape Cod, and the love of Golf, when he can find time. Spends most of his time with his wife and 3 children, watching his two sons play football and his daughters love of photography and film editing.
Anthony Delisi
Fine Wine Director & Central Division Sales Manager
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Anthony DeLisi
Anthony (Nino) DeLisi has been working for Schenk Family Estate companies since 2014, and joined Schenk Wines USA in 2020. Nino is a first generation Italian - American, who grew up in Metro Detroit Michigan around the food & beverage industry. He brings over 20 years experience and a passion for wine, food and especially the people involved in this industry. Nino enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful children, listening to music and attending live concerts, auto racing "Forza Ferrari", soccer "Forza Azzurri", boxing (the sport and hitting the heavy bag). He also enjoys summers on his boat out on Lake St. Clair, preferably with a glass of Prosecco in his hand.
Derek winter
Western Regional Sales Manager
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