Linda Stegenga
Founder
Linda Stegenga is the proud Founder of Bowers Harbor Vineyards. Linda’s devotion to her family, along with her unremitting energy and perseverance, have nurtured BHV from its modest beginnings as a small gentleman’s farm to the burgeoning winery it is today.
Spencer Stegenga
Proprietor
Spencer Stegenga’s disarming friendliness might fool you into thinking he’s just another guy at the winery. In reality, Spencer is the proud Owner of Bowers Harbor Vineyards. His dedication and hard work along with his mom Linda, and his entrepreneurial drive has transformed the quiet gentleman’s farm into the thriving winery it is today.
Bill Maier
Chief Financial Officer
Bill Maier is our Chief Financial Officer. Bill spent 25 years in the banking industry and has extensive experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, sales, budgeting, project management, and other activities focused on increasing market share and profitability.
Bethany Poineau
Tasting Room/Wine Club Manager
A Business Management graduate from Davenport University, Bethany was born and raised in Traverse City, Mi. Northern Michigan has always been home because the ever changing seasons bring something continuously new and exciting for her to do whether its golfing, boating or the beach in the summer to snowmobiling or snowboarding in the winter.
Todd Hubbell
Warehouse Manager & Cork Master
Todd Hubbell is an Old Mission peninsula native who manages the warehouses at BHV. He studied graphic arts at Northwestern Michigan College after high school and still dabbles in several artistic mediums including photography and drafting.
Lucy
Lucy is Linda's brand new baby and our new Wine Dog! She is a Golden Doodle and so far, she's been so much fun! She loves belly rubs and head pats, enjoys running around the vineyards with our guests and their pups, and she especially loves annoying her big brother, Winston! She can't wait to meet you!
We have to get to know Lucy a bit more to find out what kind of wine she should have, but stay tuned!
Winston
Winston is our current vineyard dog! He is Spencer's lovable English Cream Retriever. You'll most likely see him riding around in the golf cart with Spencer or laying beside anyone eating snacks.
His red wine is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon & 50% Merlot. Being the class act that he is, he's donating a portion of the proceeds from his wine to the Cherryland Humane Society.
Brix
Brix was our lovable Bernese Mountain Dog. He loved belly rubs, chasing flies, and stealing samples of venison jerky. His name, Brix, refers to the sugar level in the grapes, and important indicator of ripeness. His namesake wine, Brix, is bubbly and friendly, just like he was.
Cooper
Cooper was our second official tasting room mascot and greeter. Our laid back, fun loving Bernese Mountain dog enjoyed the special attention he received from our tasting room guests. Cooper endeared himself to many of our guests by happily jumping into their vehicles as they were getting ready to depart. His sweet white wine blend pairs well with Cooper’s favorite food, cheese!
Otis
Otis, our Yellow Labrador Retriever, was the Vineyard’s official greeter. He would greet our tasting room guests with his tail wagging and his welcoming personality. His loyalty to us all made him worthy of his own wine label