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Overview November 19, 2013

Committees

ASEV includes Standing Committees, where members are appointed by the President per the ASEV bylaws, and Ad hoc Committees, which are appointed per the ASEV Ad hoc Committee Protocol. Additionally, ASEV has adopted a separate Exhibitor Advisory Ad hoc Committee Protocol.

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Standing Committee June 19, 2020

Executive Committee

This committee is comprised of the four executive officers of the current ASEV Board of Directors.
  • Patty Skinkis (Chair), Oregon State University, Corvallis
  • Tom Collins, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Merilark Padgett-Johnson, Santa Rosa Junior College, California
  • Keith Striegler, E. & J. Gallo Winery, California
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Standing Committee November 19, 2013

Awards Committee

This committee’s charge is to review nominated individuals for the Merit Award. This committee may also review nominations for the Honorary Research Lecuturer. There are often two or more meetings held by conference call to discuss and choose potential winners. The ASEV Board of Directors typically reviews/approves proposals from this committee in January.

Committee members are typically selected in September/October each year and are approved by the ASEV Board of Directors in January. However, no committee was formed for 2021 as the 2020 Merit Award winner and the Honorary Research Lecturer will give their presentations at the 2021 national conference since the 2020 national conference was canceled due to COVID restrictions.

Committee members are comprised of five (5) professional or emeritus members and is to include one (1) committee member from the previous year. The immediate ASEV Past President is the Chair.
  • Kristen Barnhisel (Chair), J. Lohr Vineyard & Wines, California
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Standing Committee November 19, 2013

Policy Committee

This committee’ charge is to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors in such policy matters as amendments, revisions, and additions to the Bylaws of the Society. Meetings (often conference/video calls) are as directed by the ASEV Board of Directors.

Committee members are comprised of three (3) ASEV board members and two (2) professional members per the Bylaws and are typically selected in August/September each year to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors.
  • Tom Collins (Chair), Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Torey Arvik, Sonomaceuticals/WholeVine Products, California
  • Megan Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • Pat Howe, California
  • James Osborne, Oregon State University, Corvallis
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Standing Committee November 19, 2013

Technical Program Committee

This committee assumes responsibility for technical program and project development. The committee will fully develop and oversee technical projects such as symposia, workshops, seminars, and sessions for the National Conference or ASEV related programs. This includes development of topic areas and content. Committee members will be required to attend approximately two meetings (in-person and conference/video call) that are about two to three hours each to plan meeting content and to review submitted national conference abstracts. Additional meetings may be held each year according to project need.

Committee members are comprised of the Technical Program Director (3-year Board position) as chair and additional professional members, with no less than two (2) Board members which may include the Technical Program Director. Committee members are typically selected in July/August each year to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors.
  • James Harbertson (Chair & Technical Program Director), Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Federico Casassa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Tom Collins, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Nichola Hall, Scott Laboratories, California
  • James Osborne, Oregon State University, Corvallis
  • Patty Skinkis, Oregon State University, Corvallis
  • Keith Striegler, E. & J. Gallo Winery, California
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Standing Committee November 19, 2013

Publications Committee

The committee’s charge is to discuss the policies and strategic direction of the ASEV journals, American Journal of Enology and Viticulture (AJEV) and Catalyst: Discovery into Practice, making recommendations to the ASEV Board if changes are warranted, to uphold the quality of articles published by ASEV by assuming responsibility for the review process for manuscripts submitted to the two journals, and to nominate new editors based on their expertise and experience. The Enology Editors and Viticulture Editors prescreen about 40 ‒ 50 manuscripts each year and assign them to an Associate Editor. Each Associate Editor handles approximately 5 – 10 manuscripts per year. Approval of new editors is done by the ASEV Board. This committee meets at least once a year in-person, if possible. Otherwise, arrangements are made to meet by conference/video call.

Committee members are comprised of the Science Editor (3-year Board position), Managing Editor, Enology Editors, Viticulture Editors, and Associate Editors that are members of ASEV.
  • Markus Keller (Chair), Washington State University, Prosser
  • Raquel Abad, AJEV Managing Editor
  • Terry Bates, Cornell University, New York
  • Linda Bisson, University of California, Davis
  • Pat Bowen, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
  • Francisco Carrau, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay
  • Monica Cooper, University of California Cooperative Extension, Napa County
  • Peter Cousins, E. & J. Gallo Winery, California
  • Nick Dokoozlian, E. & J. Gallo Winery, California
  • Susan Ebeler, University of California, Davis
  • Matthew Fidelibus, University of California, Davis
  • Hildegarde Heymann, University of California, Davis
  • Helene Hopfer, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
  • James Kennedy
  • Misha Kwasniewski, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
  • Michelle Moyer, Washington State University, Prosser
  • Andrew Reynolds, Canada
  • R. Paul Schreiner, USDA-ARS-HCRL, Oregon
  • Patricia Skinkis, Oregon State University, Corvallis
  • Andrew Walker, University of California, Davis
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Ad hoc Committee November 19, 2013

Best Paper Awards Committee

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.
  • Keith Striegler (Chair), E & J Gallo Winery, California
  • Cassandra Bent, Domaine Chandon, California
  • Bob Coleman, Treasury Wine Estates, California
  • Lindsay Jordan, Constellation Brands, California
  • Kevin Ker, Brock University, Canada
  • Scott Kozel, E & J Gallo Winery, California
  • Misha Kwasniewski, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
  • Russell Moss, Cornell University, New York
  • Merilark Padgett-Johnson, Santa Rosa Junior College, California
  • Joe Shirley, Sutter Home, California
  • Dave Sorokowsky, Winemaking Consultant, California
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Ad hoc Committee November 19, 2013

Best Student Presentation Awards Committee

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.
  • James Osborne (Chair), Oregon State University, Corvallis
Additional committee members to be confirmed.
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Ad hoc Committee November 19, 2013

Exhibitor Advisory Committee
(Unified Symposium and ASEV National Conference)

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.
  • Tom Collins (Chair), Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Steve Buchan, AaquaTools Inc, California
  • Dan Howard, ASEV Executive Director
  • Greg Livengood, Ciatti Company LLC, California
  • Carly Lourenzo, Scott Laboratories Inc, California
  • Jeff McCord, StaVin Incorporated, California
  • Jen Smalley, ASEV Event & Trade Show Manager
  • Luke Wilson, ZFA Structural Engineers, California
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Ad hoc Committee April 20, 2016

Extension Distinction Award Committee

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.
  • Michelle Moyer (Chair), Washington State University, Prosser
  • Leigh Bartholomew, Results Partners, Oregon
  • Beth Chang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
  • Cain Hickey, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
  • Caroline Merrell, Jackson Family Wines, California
  • Katie Nelson, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington
  • Keith Striegler, E & J Gallo Winery, California
  • Qun Sun, California State University, Fresno
  • Kyle Totzke, St. Julian Winery, Michigan
  • Fritz Westover, Westover Viticulture, Texas
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Ad hoc Committee November 19, 2013

Financial Review / Budget Committee

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.
  • Kristen Barnhisel (Chair), Past ASEV President, California
  • Tom Collins, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Merilark Padgett-Johnson, Santa Rosa Junior College, California
  • Patty Skinkis, Oregon State University, Corvallis 
  • Keith Striegler, E & J Gallo Winery, California
  • Dan Howard, (non-voting advisor), ASEV Executive Director
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Ad hoc Committee November 19, 2013

Lab Proficiency Committee

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.
  • Steve Tallman (Chair), E. & J. Gallo Winery, California
  • Pat Howe (Vice-chair), California
  • Tom Collins, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Christopher Gerling, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Pat Henderson, About Wine Consulting, California
  • Paul Huckaba, Bronco Wine Company, California
  • Cathrine Olson, Constellation Brands Inc, California
  • Debra Orozco, ETS Laboratories, California
  • Lisa Parks, Jackson Family Wines, California
  • Sonia Parmar, E. & J. Gallo Winery, California
  • Scott Granish (non-voting advisor), Collaborative Testing Services, Virginia
  • Patricia Nedialkova (non-voting advisor), Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, California

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  • James Harbertson, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
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Ad hoc Committee November 19, 2013

Membership Committee

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
  • Tom Collins, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Matt Frank, Trinchero Family Estates, California
  • Erica Miller, Stoller Wine Group, Oregon
  • Michelle Moyer, Washington State University, Prosser
  • Merilark Padgett-Johnson, Santa Rosa Junior College, California
  • Keith Striegler, E. & J. Gallo Winery, California
  • Margaret McCoy, Washington State University, Prosser (student member non-voting advisor)
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Ad hoc Committee November 19, 2013

Nominating Committee

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.
  • Tom Collins (Chair), Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Kristen Barnhisel, J. Lohr Vineyard & Wines, California
  • Bob Coleman, Treasury Wine Estates, California
  • Megan Hall, E & J Gallo Winery, California
  • Enrique Herrero, Inglenook, California
  • Caroline Merrell, Jackson Family Wines, California
  • Merilark Padgett-Johnson, Santa Rosa Junior College, California
  • Hans Walter-Peterson, Cornell University, New York
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Ad hoc Committee November 19, 2013

Scholarship Committee

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
  • Torey Arvik, Sonomaceuticals/WholeVine Products, California
  • Howard Bursen, Sharpe Hill Vineyards, Connecticut
  • Ria D’Aversa, McAvoy Ranch, California
  • Jean Dodson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Jeri Hoover, Jack Neal and Son Vineyard Management, California
  • Thayne Montague, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
  • Katelyn Van Winkle, Stags’ Leap Winery, California
  • Gordon Walker, Gordon Walker Consulting, California
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Ad hoc Committee February 9, 2017

Technical Liaison Committee

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), Sonomaceuticals/WholeVine Products, California
  • Karen Block, University of California, Davis
  • Tom Collins, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • James Harbertson, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
  • Mari Kirrane, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, California
  • Timothy Ryan, E. & J. Gallo Winery, California
  • Allison Jordan (non-voting advisor), Wine Institute, California
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