CAWG Board of Directors

CAWG is the only statewide organization that focuses exclusively on winegrape grower issues. CAWG is governed by 27 growers elected to serve on the board of directors. Grower leaders are elected from the seven CAWG districts and serve a three-year term and can serve a total of three consecutive terms. In addition to elected directors, the board can also appoint up to two at-large directors from grower organizations.

CAWG Directors, District 3
Aaron Lange, LangeTwins, Acampo
Ron Lanza, Lanza Vineyards, Suisun
Bob Lauchland, Robert Lauchland Vineyards, Lodi
Craig Ledbetter, Vino Farms, Lodi
Ben Kolber, KG Vineyard Management, Woodbridge
Tom Merwin, Merwin Vineyards, Clarksburg
Michael Manna, Manna Ranch, Acampo

District 3 is comprised of Crush Districts 5, 9, 11, &17.

CAWG Directors, District 5
Jeff Bitter, Madera
John Chandler, Chandler Farms, Selma
Eric Marthedal, Marthedal Farms, Fresno
Lucas Shoffner, RL Shoffner Harvesting, Selma

District 5 is comprised of Crush District 13 and 14.

CAWG Directors, District 2
Goerge Donati, Pacific Coast Farming, San Luis Obispo
Greg Gonzalez, Coastal Vineyard Care, Buellton
Gregg Hibbits, Grapevine Capital Partners, San Luis Obispo
Marshall Miller, The Thornhill Companies, Santa Barbara 
Molly Scott, JUSTIN Vineyard and Winery, Paso Robles
Jason Smith, Valley Farm Management, Salinas


District 2 is comprised of Crush Districts 6, 7 & 8.

CAWG Directors, District 4
Joel Maring, J. Maring Farms, Patterson
Ryan Winters, Winters Farming, Inc., Maneca




District 4 is comprised of Crush Districts 10 & 12.

CAWG Directors, District 6
Jeff Wiens, Wiens Family Cellars, Temecula

District 6 is comprised of Crush Districts 15 & 16.

CAWG Director-At-Large
Amy Blagg, Lodi District Grape Growers Association
Joel Peterson, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance