Tobacco Road Cellars to Sponsor Two East Carolina Alumni Association Signature Events

East Carolina alumni Jason Earnest ’00 and Dusty Field ’94, owners of Tobacco Road Cellars winery, have signed on to be title sponsors of two of the East Carolina Alumni Association’s signature events—the Pirate’s Bounty Scholarship Auction and the Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner, both held annually in the fall. A complimentary one-hour wine tasting will be provided for attendees of the Pirate’s Bounty Scholarship Auction and guests of the Alumni Awards Ceremony will enjoy Tobacco Road Cellars vintages throughout the evening.

“The Alumni Association is always looking for partners with high quality products, impeccable reputation, and a recognized brand. Tobacco Road Cellars is a brand that exemplifies quality and prestige. We are proud to align the East Carolina Alumni Association with fellow Pirates and an award-winning company,” said Paul J. Clifford, president and CEO of the East Carolina Alumni Association.

“As alumni, we value our East Carolina education and believe in the good things the Alumni Association is doing for student scholarships and to recognize alumni achievement. We’re pleased to be able to support the programs of the Alumni Association through this sponsorship,” commented Earnest and Field.

The East Carolina Alumni Association will inform, involve, and serve members of the ECU family throughout their lifelong relationship with the University. Visit us online at PirateAlumni.com.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Watson, Assistant Director for Membership & Marketing at 252-328-4902, Jennifer.Watson@PirateAlumni.com, or the East Carolina Alumni Association at 800-ECU-GRAD.