Festival Napa Valley Announces New Board Members and Appointment of Steven Stull as Chairman

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NAPA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 4, 2025--

Festival Napa Valley announced the election of three new members to its board of directors: healthcare executive Darryl B. Curry, arts advocate Jane Inch, and financial services executive Mona Tavss. Steven Stull, president and founder of Advantage Capital, has been elected Board Chairman.

“We have been fortunate to build an exceptional board of directors over the years, now numbering 30 vintners and community leaders,” said Festival Napa Valley President & CEO Rick Walker. “We are deeply grateful to Darryl, Jane, and Mona for lending their time and expertise to the Festival’s continued success. With Steven at the helm as Chairman, this group of dedicated leaders will help strengthen our programs and expand the Festival’s impact across Napa Valley and beyond.”

Steven Stull is a seasoned venture capitalist and private equity investor with more than 35 years of investment experience. He has served as director of several Advantage Capital portfolio companies, including FleetCor Technologies, HRI Properties, and OMNI Energy, and is nationally recognized for his leadership efforts in small business capital formation, particularly for businesses located in distressed or underserved communities. He has served on the Board of Directors of Festival Napa Valley since 2012.

“It’s an honor to serve as Chairman of one of the nation’s most exceptional arts organizations," said Steven Stull. “As we approach the Festival’s 20th anniversary, I look forward to building on its legacy of artistic excellence and furthering its mission to make the arts accessible to all.”

New Board Members

Darryl B. Curry is Senior Vice President and Hospital Administrator for Kaiser Permanente’s Napa-Solano Area, overseeing hospitals in Vacaville and Vallejo and serving more than 300,000 members. He has led significant investments in community initiatives addressing health equity, housing, workforce development, and behavioral health.

Jane Inch has dedicated more than three decades to community building and nonprofit service. A UC Berkeley alumna and Northern California native, she has held leadership roles with Junior League of San Francisco, San Francisco Opera Guild, American Heart Association, and Bay Area Lyme Foundation. Professionally, she has worked as a certified life and integrative health coach and yoga instructor and plays an active role in her family’s global packaging company, Transpak. She is the recipient of the 2023 Junior League of San Francisco Women’s Leadership Award.

Mona Tavss, a financial services executive with more than 25 years of experience advising institutions and fostering trusted client relationships, is recognized for her collaborative leadership and strategic insight. An active philanthropist, Tavss supports the arts, education, and initiatives that promote community well-being.

View the full board roster at www.festivalnapavalley.org/about-us/board. For more information visit www.festivalnapavalley.org.

About Festival Napa Valley

Festival Napa Valley champions the power of music to enrich the human experience and create a thriving, healthy, and engaged community. The 2026 Summer Season will take place July 4-19 at venues throughout Napa Valley, marking the Festival’s 20th anniversary with performances by international stars and rising talent, paired with Napa Valley’s world-class food, wine, and hospitality.

Tickets to the Patron Experience July 10-19, offering exclusive access to Napa Valley’s finest wineries, resorts, and estates, are on sale now at www.festivalnapavalley.org.

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