October 21, 2025
October 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE:
A. Silva USA, the leading and award-winning manufacturer of premium corks, glass and packaging, announced today it has hired two account managers for its California-based sales team: Kamee Knutson and Tod West.
Kamee Knutson has been in the winemaking business for over twenty years and brings her extensive knowledge and expertise of the craft to her new position. Commenting on her hire, M. A. Silva’s General Manager, Mike Bartlett said, “We are excited to have someone with Kamee’s extensive winemaking experience join the M. A. Silva family. Her experience and knowledge will make her a valued advisor to our customers and our team.” For Kamee, this new position is a way to stay connected to the craft and community that shaped her. “The closure is the last thing to touch a wine before it is poured, and I can’t think of a better partner in that moment than M. A. Silva.”
Tod West, a wine industry veteran will be responsible for the Central Coast and Southern California region. Ryan Riewerts, National Sales Manager, summed up Tod’s hire by saying, “It’s great to have a wine industry veteran join the M. A. Silva team. Tod’s years of experience, along with his winery contacts, are exactly what we have been looking for to help us grow in this key wine-making area.” For Tod, he sees this as a chance to work for a company that shares his values. “I chose M. A. Silva for their reputation as an exemplary company. Additionally, their core values, commitment to sustainability, and outstanding customer care resonated with me.”
M. A. Silva USA: M. A. Silva USA is the leading and award-winning manufacturer of premium corks, glass, and packaging for North American markets. Our mission is to demonstrate impeccable integrity, consistent customer service, and a continuous commitment to upholding sustainable and eco-friendly operations.