Mark Vlossak
Founder, Winemaker, President
Mark’s exposure to wine began at the age of seven when he began tasting wines daily with his father, a metallurgist, wine lover, wine educator and importer. During his university training, he developed a love for Champagne. Originally trained as a theatrical designer, Mark moved to Oregon in 1980 to complete his training as a Pediatric Physician Assistant.
Mark founded St. Innocent, Ltd. in 1988 and is Winemaker and President to this day. He also served as winemaker for Panther Creek Cellars from 1994 through 1999. At the 2001 Unified Symposium for Viticulture and Enology, Vlossak represented Oregon on the International Focus on Pinot noir panel. He has been involved in Oregon Pinot Camp since its inception in 2000, served on its Board of Directors for 9 years and was OPC President.
Mark is passionate about food, and his wines are crafted to pair with food. Together with his wife Vickianne, they create all the food pairings and cook all our Winemaker lunches and dinners. Being available to customers, both the trade and visitors to our Tasting Room, is an important part of telling his story. Traveling to Europe each year provides exposure to different approaches to grape growing and winemaking in a wide variety of regions and grape varietals. It also keeps him connected to old world traditions. Mark lives in Salem, Oregon with his wife Vickianne and they have three girls.
Vickianne Vlossak
Business Manager & Special Events Coordinator
Vickianne is a native of southern Missouri, where she grew up drinking beer at her home on Table Rock Lake. She started her career as a registered nurse, and later moved to Oregon to attend Willamette Law School. After practicing law for many years, a mutual friend introduced her to Mark in 1998. They were married a short time later in early 1999. After marrying Mark, her wine “learning curve” looked more like a 90-degree angle! She joined St. Innocent Winery in 2013 on a full-time basis. Her multi-faceted experience makes her an invaluable part of the team. Her responsibilities include supervising the kitchen, legal duties, and HR tasks. She is passionate about St. Innocent’s charity events, professional education, and wine dinners.
Makenzie Holley
Winemaker, Not So Innocent Wines
Susie Dunleavey
SALES Manager
Susie brings a wealth of experience and passion to the St. Innocent Winery team. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, she oversees on-site operations alongside the winery’s marketing and national sales program, making her a dynamic presence at the heart of everything St. Innocent does.
Originally from Maine, Susie first fell in love with wine while working at an Italian restaurant in the Old Port of Portland, where her curiosity for the craft took root. She steadily built her expertise as she made her way west, earning her Certified Sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2019. Drawn by the beauty and promise of Oregon wine country, she made the move to the Willamette Valley in 2021 to join the St. Innocent team.
Whether she’s connecting with trade partners across the country or welcoming guests to the winery, Susie combines deep wine knowledge with genuine warmth and hospitality. She is committed to sharing the St. Innocent story and the singular character of Willamette Valley terroir with wine lovers near and far. On any given day at the tasting room, you’re also likely to be greeted by Hazel, Susie’s beloved dog and the dog ambassador of the St. Innocent experience.
