Jim Arbaczewski

Jim Arbaczewski served for more than a dozen years on the Board of the Ohio Wine Producers and served 5 years as its president.  During his tenure in that role, the association moved from focusing on events and driving consumers to tasting rooms to more work on legislative issues that impacted the industry in Ohio and beyond.  For many years he managed sales for his family winery, the Ferrante Winery and Ristorante and was widely recognized as the premier Ohio wine salesman in the state.  However, rather than focusing just on his family business, Jim always recognized the importance of a strong state-wide industry.  He was a devoted husband, and uncle, a supporter of his church, a proud graduate of St. Joseph High school, a Browns fan even through their darkest seasons and frequently enjoyed cruises, sand and warm weather