Tom previously spent 16 years, from 1988 to 2004 as General Manager for KendallJackson Wine Estates. Tom managed day to day farming and winery operations in Sonoma and Mendocino County. Tom was General Manager for La Crema and Hartford Family Winery for 7 of those years where he helped build La Crema into one of Sonoma County’s most prominent Pinot Noir producers. Tom brings with him knowledge of the industry from consumer to winery with a strong market perspective and dedication to winemaking craft.
Tom previously spent 16 years, from 1988 to 2004 as General Manager for KendallJackson Wine Estates. Tom managed day to day farming and winery operations in Sonoma and
Mendocino County. Tom was General Manager for La Crema and Hartford Family Winery for 7 of those years where he helped build La Crema into one of Sonoma County’s most prominent Pinot Noir producers. Tom brings with him knowledge of the industry from consumer to winery with a strong market perspective and dedication to winemaking craft.
Tom was born and raised in Ohio, attended the University of Toledo and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Tom attended the University of California, Davis where he earned his Winemaking credentials. Tom makes his home in Santa Rosa and Truckee, CA. He is married to Kim and they have three children.