Raised on Central Coast ranches, Audra Cooper combines a lifelong connection to the land with a clear-eyed grasp of the California winegrape and bulk wine markets. As Vice President and Director of Sales at Turrentine Brokerage, she bridges hands-on agricultural reality with high-level supply strategy, helping growers and wineries navigate complex market cycles across the state.
Audra’s career at Turrentine spans two decades of continuous leadership and high-value dealmaking. Joining the firm in 2006, she advanced from sales support to lead grape brokerage roles in the North Coast and Central Coast, earning a reputation as one of the industry’s most creative deal architects.
Today, as Vice President and Director of Sales, Audra oversees sales operations across both the Grape and Bulk Wine departments while guiding broader executive strategy for the firm. Backed by a degree in Agricultural Economics from California State University, Fresno, her analytical approach allows her to evaluate supply trends, regional crop conditions, and market shifts with exceptional clarity.
Known for her grounded, pragmatic style, Audra is a trusted voice across the industry. She frequently speaks at statewide and regional conferences, serving as a reliable partner to clients and a respected contributor to regional agricultural organizations.