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| March 11, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Seattle Times. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Kristina Shevory

Mar. 11--Steve Burns, the executive director of the Washington Wine Commission, will relinquish his role after eight years leading the state's wine industry.

Burns, 45, is moving back to his home state, California, to start a consulting business. His resignation is effective June 1, but he says he will stay as long as it takes to find a new director. He says he wants to continue working with the Washington wine industry after he moves.

"I loved my job and the Washington wine business," Burns said. "I believe in it 100 percent, but after eight years, it's time to move back to California to work for myself."

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