Accomplished executive and scholar Trent Preszler has been named Chief Executive Officer of Bedell Cellars, a renowned North Fork winery. Preszler was first hired by Bedell in 2003 as National Brand Manager and was later promoted to Chief Operating Officer. He is currently in the final stages of Ph.D. candidacy in the Viticulture & Enology program at Cornell University. bedellcellars.com.