Committees

This committee’s charge is to review and reward the best papers in enology and in viticulture published by AJEV in a given calendar year. The committee selects the two papers (enology and viticulture) that represent the greatest contribution to their fields. Committee members are required to read and score each paper in their field (enology and/or viticulture) each November/December. There are also one or two meetings by conference call to review the scores and determine the winners to recommend to the ASEV Board of Directors in January.

Committee members are comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol and are typically selected in September/October each year to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors in November. To avoid conflict of interest, we recommend committee members join if they do not have a published paper in the given year that is being considered for awards.

• Kristen Barnhisel (Chair), J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, California
• Torey Arvik, United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service, California 
• Jeff Baccus, Advanced Viticulture, Inc., California
• Terry Bates, Cornell University, New York
• Megan Bartlett, University of California, Davis
• Bob Coleman, Treasury Wine Estates, California
• Karl Lund, University of California Cooperative Extension, Mariposa and Merced Counties
• Tian Tian, University of California Cooperative Extension, Kern County
• Jeremy Weintraub, Adelaida Cellars, California

Committee members to be determined.

This committee’s charge is to thoughtfully review student-presented content, either at the National Conference (oral presentations, poster presentations, and flash talks), or in an alternative digital format (videos). The reviews primarily focus on professional training and presentation improvement, with the secondary aspect of ranking presentations for the awards. Committee members will meet before the National Conference for a review and once again after all scores have been submitted to determine the final winners.

Committee members are comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol and are typically selected in April each year to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors in May. Committee members are expected to attend the National Conference at their own expense. To avoid conflict of interest, we recommend committee members join if they do not have students that are eligible for this award.

• Karen Block (Chair), University of California, Davis
• Lise Asimont, Foley Family Wines, California
• Chris Chen, University of California Cooperative Extension, Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino Counties
• Pat Howe, University of California, Davis
• Anna Katharine Mansfield, Cornell University, New York
• Ben Montpetit, University of California, Davis
• Jean Dodson Peterson, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
• Kristy Sun, California State University, Fresno
• Justin Tanner, University of California Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties
• Will Thomas, Foley Family Wines, California
• Brett Vassar, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, California

This committee’s charge is to serve as a communication channel between exhibitors, the UW&GS LLC Managing Committee, and the ASEV Board of Directors and staff. This committee provides guidance for aspects of the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium and ASEV National Conference. Committee members must participate in the January trade show since this is a steering committee which makes recommendations and decisions. This committee meets at least once a year in-person during the Unified Symposium, if possible. Otherwise, arrangements are made to meet by conference/video call.

This committee is composed of a current ASEV board member as Chair, ASEV Executive Director, ASEV Event and Trade Show Manager, and six (6) exhibitor members (3-year term) to represent a range of services or products and for both the vineyard and winery, as possible. The Chair and ASEV Executive Director appoint members.

• Karen Block (Chair), University of California, Davis
• Jake Aukes, Agajanian Vineyards & Wine Company, California
• Steve Buchan, AaquaTools Inc, California
• Darcy Drolet, Scott Laboratories Inc, California
• Sarah Hassemer, Independent Stave Company, California
• Dustin Hooper, Sunridge Nurseries Inc, California
• Dan Howard, ASEV Executive Director
• Greg Livengood, Ciatti Company LLC, California
• Jen Smalley, ASEV Event & Trade Show Manager

This committee’s charge is to review nominated individuals for the ASEV Extension Distinction Award. There are often two or more meetings held by conference call (November – January) to discuss and choose potential winners. The ASEV Board of Directors typically reviews/approves proposals from this committee in January.

Committee members are comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol and are typically selected in August/September each year to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors. To avoid conflict of interest, we recommend committee members join if they are not eligible for this award or are likely to not be nominated.

• Beth Chang (Chair), Cornell University, New York
• Cody Copp, Oregon State University, Milton-Freewater
• Misha Kwasniewski, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
• Karl Lund, University of California Cooperative Extension, Mariposa and Merced Counties
• Caroline Merrell, Jackson Family Wines, California
• Brent Sams, GALLO, California
• Elizabeth Tomasino, Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Maya Hood White, Early Mountain Vineyards, Virginia

This committee’s charge is to review the annual ASEV budget every August and to make recommendations to the ASEV Board of Directors and income, such as dues and registration fees, and expenses.

This committee is comprised of the four officers of the board (Executive Committee) and the immediate past President as Chair.

• Michell Moyer (Chair), Washington State University, Prosser
• Torey Arik, United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service, California
• Kristen Barnhisel, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, California
• James Osborne, Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Dan Howard, (non-voting advisor), ASEV Executive Director

The charge of the committee is to evaluate industry awards brought forward during an ASEV Board retreat and possibly create new awards if warranted. Final recommendations would be submitted to the board for review and a final decision.

Committee members are comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol.

• Federico Casassa (Co-chair), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
• James Harbertson (Co-chair), Washington State University, Tri-Cities

Additional committee members to be determined.

This committee’s charge is to advocate for the importance and value of effective lab quality practices in wineries, identify and provide access to collaborative studies of lab analyses to improve the reliability of lab measurements, disseminate contracted wine testing program reports and other related collaborative testing information to ASEV members, and to provide the Board with a report for ASEV membership on trends and degree of progress for materials and methods derived from program testing results no less than every three years. This committee meets at least two (2) times per year (live or conference/video call). Additional meetings may be scheduled throughout the year as well.

This committee is comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol. Committee members are nominated on an as-needed basis and are approved by the ASEV Board of Directors.

• Jonathan Cave (Chair), Treasury Wine Estates, California
• Cynthia Stoub (Vice-Chair), GALLO, California
• Federico Casassa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
• Leith Franklin, ETS Laboratories, California
• Christopher Gerling, Cornell University, New York
• Pat Howe, University of California, Davis
• Cathrine Olson, Constellation Brands Inc, California
• Navneet Sharma, Trinchero Family Estates, California
• Christian Sweeney, Constellation Brands, California
• Steve Tallman, GALLO, California
• Scott Granish (non-voting advisor), Collaborative Testing Services, Virginia
• Laurel Parker (non-voting advisor), FIVS-Abridge, Maryland
• Jeri Tegtmeyer (non-voting advisor), Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Maryland

Alternate Board Member

• Bob Coleman, Treasury Wine Estates, California

This committee’s charge is to provide insight and direction on membership recruitment, engagement, and retention. The committee is responsible for supporting the mission, vision, strategic plan and initiatives of the ASEV Board of Directors and collaborates with the ASEV Board, committees, staff and Society membership on strategies, challenges, and needs regarding membership.

This committee meets on an as-needed basis. However, it could be as much as four (4) times a year. Meetings are often held by conference/video call.

Committee members are comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol and are typically selected in June/July each year to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors in August.

• Kristen Barnhisel (Chair), J. Lohr Vineyard & Wines, California
• Leticia Chacón-Rodríguez, University of California, Davis
• Tom Collins, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
• Craig Ebersole, Foley Family Wines, California
• Matt Frank, Trinchero Family Estates, California
• Erica Miller, Argyle Winery, Oregon
• Charlotte Oliver, Colorado State University, Fruita
• Keith Striegler, GALLO, California
• Hava Delavar, North Dakota State University, Fargo (student member – non-voting advisor)
• Kiley Osterman, Oregon State University, Corvallis (student member – non-voting advisor)

This committee’s charge is to provide insight and direction in the development of a mentorship program. This program will allow members to develop professionally in their career path, whether student, early career, or mid-career. The committee is responsible for developing a program plan from implementation through delivery for consideration by the ASEV board.

This committee will meet initially in this first year as needed to fully determine the program plan, which may include as few as 2 or as many as 4 meetings each year.

Committee members are comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol and are typically selected in June/July each year to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors in August.

• Patty Skinkis (Chair), Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Torey Arvik, United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service, California
• Luca Brillante, California State University, Fresno
• Federico Casassa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
• Beth Chang, Cornell University, New York
• Yiliang Cheng, California State University, Fresno
• Michael Cook, Texas A&M University, College Station (student member – non-voting advisor)
• Nicholas Wendrick, University of Florida, Gainesville (student member – non-voting advisor)

This committee’s charge is to give due consideration to the Board of Director nominations received every February. Committee members will acquire the consent of the nominees (by phone or email) and submit to the Board of Directors for approval by a majority vote a slate consisting of at least two (2) candidates for each Board position to be vacated. This committee meets up to two (2) times by conference/video call.

This committee consists of eight (8) members of which at least one (1) and not more than three (3) are elected Board members and the rest are other Professional members. Committee members are typically selected every November/December to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors in January.

• James Osborne (Chair), Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Lise Asimont, Foley Family Wines, California
• Leticia Chacón-Rodríguez, University of California, Davis
• Robert Coleman, Treasury Wine Estates, California
• Cain Hickey, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
• Jean Dodson Peterson, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
• Tian Tian, University of California Cooperative Extension, Kern County
• Aude Watrelot, Iowa State University, Ames

This committee’s charge is to review submitted scholarship applications (GPA, letters of recommendation and intent, and applicable nominations), approximately 40 – 50, and recommend awards for Traditional Scholarships (includes named scholarships for Michael Vail, Dennis Martin, and James Wolpert) and the ASEV Presidents’ Award Scholarships in Enology and Viticulture. Committee member may be asked to assist in interviewing top candidates by phone for the presidents’ awards. There are approximately two (2) meetings by conference/video call to review the scores and determine the recipients and award dollar amounts to recommend to the ASEV Board of Directors in May.

Committee members are comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol and are typically selected in January/February each year to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors. To avoid conflict of interest, we recommend committee members join if they do not have students that are applying for scholarships in the given academic year that is being considered for awards.

• Anna Katharine Mansfield (Chair), Cornell University, New York
• Bernadette Gagnier, GALLO, New York
• Jeri Hoover, Koppert USA, California
• Steven Kukesh, Delicato Family Wines, California
• Brandy LaVoy, ATP Group, California
• Karl Lund, University of California Cooperative Extension, Mariposa and Merced Counties
• Thayne Montague, Texas A&M University, Lubbock
• Charlotte Oliver, Colorado State University, Fruita
• Joe Shirley, Trinchero Family Estates, California
• Katelyn Hill, Schramsberg Vineyards, California

Alternate Board Member

• Torey Arvik, United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service, California

This committee’s charge is to stay abreast of current and upcoming regulatory matters or international standards in regard to all aspects of domestic and international trade. They collaborate with wine and grape industry governmental agencies to provide information to be disseminated to the ASEV members by email. This committee meets at least two (2) time per year (live or conference/video call). Additional meetings may be scheduled throughout the year as well.

This committee is comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol. Committee members are nominated on an as-needed basis and are approved by the ASEV Board of Directors.

• Torey Arvik (Chair), United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Resource Services, California
• Karen Block, University of California, Davis
• Tom Collins, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
• Cain Hickey, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
• Mari Kirrane, California
• Domingo Rodriguez, Enological Supply Organization, California
• Timothy Ryan, GALLO, California
• David Spector, Novonesis, California
• Elizabeth Tomasino, Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Noelle Cremers (non-voting advisor), Wine Institute, California