Waters Edge Wineries® Appoints Tina Hitchcock as New Franchise Liaison
“We are thrilled to have Tina join us at the corporate level,” said Ken Lineberger, president and founder of Waters Edge Wineries.
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“We are thrilled to have Tina join us at the corporate level,” said Ken Lineberger, president and founder of Waters Edge Wineries.

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