Sonoma County Vineyard Technical Group

The Sonoma County Vineyard Technical Group (SCVTG) is a non-profit 501c(5) organization of grape growers, allied industry members and others interested in wine grape growing practices that sustain and improve vine health and fruit quality. Any individual may join the SCVTG.

New or renewed annual membership dues can be paid at any time beginning in November. Membership is for the following calendar year. People who attend meetings without joining the SCVTG are kindly encouraged to join.

Membership dues are $50 per person / household; there are no company or industry memberships. If more than one individual from a company will attend meetings, a $50 membership is due for each individual / household. Spouses living under the same roof pay a single, $50 membership fee.

Student Memberships are available; students may attend free of charge, although if possible we do appreciate a donation in kind for up to $20 per student per year.

Technical meetings are held each month nine months of the year and at each meeting a single topic of interest is addressed. Invited presenters are from academic institutions and industry; promotional or commercial presentations are not allowed. Visit our Meeting Calendar Page to see upcoming, and previous meetings.

The SCVTG is organized under a board of directors. Directors are responsible for organizing the meetings. Each director serves a two-year term and candidates are nominated by Members in November to fill board vacancies. Election by the Members are held in December.

**Officer elections are held in the January Board Meeting

PositionBoard of DirectorsSinceTerm
PresidentJason Saling20112026
Vice PresJohn McKenna20252026
TreasurerJenna Russell20212026
SecretaryLaura Campbell20262027
DirectorMerilark Padgett-Johnson, PhD20082027
DirectorSandy Valera20092026
DirectorEric Pooler20102027
DirectorJerry Mackling20212026
DirectorJohn Gorman20222027
DirectorDave Koball20242027
DirectorMauro Maldonado20252026
DirectorHunter Emch20262027
Ex-OfficioRachel Schuster2026–