St. Julian Winery & Distillery is proud to announce that Nancie Oxley, Vice President of Winemaking, has been selected by Purdue University’s Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life (FSCL) as one of its “150 Most Influential Alumni” in celebration of the community’s 150-year legacy.
The FSCL 150 Most Influential Alumni honor recognizes former members whose post-graduate contributions reflect outstanding leadership, impact, and commitment to community which are qualities that define the spirit of Purdue’s fraternity, sorority, and cooperative life.
“Nancie’s selection for this prestigious recognition underscores what we at St. Julian have known all along: her extraordinary dedication, leadership, and passion for winemaking and the wine community,” shares Apollo Braganini II, President of St. Julian Winery & Distillery. “We feel privileged that someone of her vision and values leads our winemaking efforts.”
Nancie Oxley has led winemaking at St. Julian with creativity, integrity, and a commitment to quality guiding both classic and experimental wines, elevating our brand, and championing sustainability and excellence in the cellar. Her leadership has helped shape St. Julian as a beloved staple for wine lovers throughout Michigan and beyond.
“I am truly honored to be included among Purdue’s 150 Most Influential Alumni,” expresses Oxley. “My years at Purdue shaped the foundation of who I am as a leader and a winemaker, and being recognized by the FSCL community that supported and inspired me means more than I can express. I am grateful for the experiences, lessons, and lifelong connections that began there, and I’m proud to carry those values forward every day at St. Julian.”
In recognizing her among Purdue FSCL’s 150 Most Influential Alumni, the award honors not only her achievements but also her embodiment of lifelong commitment, leadership, and community which are values shared by both Purdue and St. Julian.
