158 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENTREPRENEURS After taking the helmof her family’s business, Empson USA, Inc., Tara Smeralda Empson transformed the Empson business model and made it her mission to ensure that the business continually evolves with the changing wine market. Empson USAwas established in the 1970s by her parents, Neil andMaria Empson, after they discovered the unique and beautiful artisanship of Italian products, specifically art and automobiles. Realizing that their fascination with Italian culture also applied to the country’s winemaking techniques, they quickly became pioneers in the field of importing Italian wine to the United States. More than 45 years after the business’ inception, it has remained at the forefront of the wine industry. Ms. Empson’s vision for Empson USA is to broadcast to the world that Italy is the home of authentic wine products, and their key words of “family,” “integrity,” “leadership” and “authenticity” have driven their business since 1991. Working intimately with family-owned estates in Italy, Empson USA also offers to their customers services in wine marketing, logistics, advertising and communications. Empson USA is also partnered with Empson Canada and Empson Japan, with headquarters located in Milan, Italy. For further information, visit https://www.empsonusa.com. Ms. Empson maintains affiliation with the Italian Cancer Society in New York, and charitable efforts that aid the visually impaired community in Italy. She is a member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and was honored in 40 Under 40 by Wine Enthusiast in 2019. She notes that the growth of the U.S. domestic wine market fuels her determination to continually support the industry and face each change with optimism, regard and respect. Her goal is to remain dedicated to upholding the welfare and excellence of all Empson companies, as well as the wine world as a whole, by supporting both partners and competitors globally. Ms. Empson attributes her success to the influence of her mentors, as well as the entrepreneurial spirits of her parents. Emphasizing the significance of overcoming challenges of working in family-owned businesses, she feels fortunate to have a supportive staff. Looking forward, she intends to support more charity programs, including the awareness of climate change. TARA SMERALDA EMPSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Empson USA, Inc. Alexandria, VA
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