Organizational
In this section, you will be able to see the schedule of important LIVE meetings, read board meeting minutes, newsletters, and other important organizational documents, and learn about our various committees.
LIVE Committees
Committees are formed to address issues of discussion and to facilitate decision-making. Certain committees are board-member only, but many others include members of LIVE, extension, and the viticulture and enology community. Feel free to contact the LIVE office if you would like to be a part of any of these groups.
Vineyard Certification Technical Committee - Willamette Valley
This committee is comprised of members of the LIVE Board of Directors, vineyard managers, viticulturalist, extension agents, environmentalists, chemistry experts, and educators. It meets regularly to discuss technical issues in the vineyard, including IPM practices, chemistries, and LIVE standards.
Chad Vargas (Adelsheim/LIVE) {Chair}
Jason Tosch, (Anne Amie Vineyards/LIVE)
Ted Casteel (Bethel Heights)
Mark Gibbs (Oregon Vineyard Supply)
Jude Hobbs (Agro-Ecology Northwest/LIVE Inspector)
Allen Holstein (Argyle/LIVE)
Dan Kent (Salmon-Safe)
Eric Larke (Pihl Excavating)
Nadine Lew
Al MacDonald (Chemeketa Community College/LIVE)
Luke Pedotti (Results Partners)
Seth Schwebs
Patty Skinkis (OSU Extension)
Rebecca Sweet (Corridor AgLand Consulting/LIVE Inspector)
Vineyard Certification Technical Committee - Southern Oregon
The Southern Oregon Vineyard Certification Technical Committee formed in 2010 to discuss technical issues in the vineyards of the Rogue and Umpqua Valleys and surrounding areas.
Randy Gold {Chair} (Gold Vineyard)
Bill Wendover (Stonefield/Foris Vineyards)
Jerry May (Grange Coop)
Rick Hilton (OSU Experimental Station)
Chris Hubert (Quail Run Vineyard/Southstage Cellars)
Molly Morison (Upper Five Vineyard/The Nature Conservancy)
Vineyard Certification Technical Committee - Eastern Washington
The Eastern Washington Vineyard Certification Technical Committee formed in 2008 to discuss technical issues in the vineyards of Walla Walla and its surrounding areas.
Jason Magnaghi {Chair}(Leonetti Cellar)
Chris Banek (Seven Hills Vineyard)
Tom Waliser (Pepper Bridge, Seven Hills West Vineyards)
Rick Small (Woodward Canyon)
Leonard Brown
Rick Trumbull (Vineyard Consultant)
Clive Kaiser (OSU Extension)
Kevin Scribner (Walla Walla Watershed Alliance)
Vineyard Certification Technical Committee - Central and Southern Washington
The Central and Southern Washington Vineyard Certification Technical Committee formed in 2008 to discuss technical issues in the vineyards of the broader Columbia and Yakima Valleys.
Kevin Corliss {Chair}(Chateau Ste Michelle)
Doug Walsh (WSU)
Mercy Olmstead (WSU)
Mike Means
Phil Cline
Dick Boushay
Dan Nickolaus
Hugh Shiels
Vineyard Certification Joint Technical Committee
This working-group is composed of the Chairs of the three regional technical committees as well as representatives from Salmon-Safe and the LIVE Board of Directors. Its purpose is to hold summit meetings to review and codify research, data, and standards to assure regional consistency with LIVE/IOBC/Salmon-Safe protocols.
Chad Vargas {Chair}(Adelsheim/LIVE)
Jason Magnaghi (Leonetti Cellar)
Kevin Corliss (Chateau Ste Michelle)
Chris Banek (Seven Hills Vineyard)
Dan Kent (Salmon-Safe)
Al MacDonald (Chemeketa Community College/LIVE)
Jason Tosch (Anne Amie Vineyards/LIVE)
Vineyard Certification Checklist Sub-Committee
This small working-group is a sub-committee of the Willamette Valley Vineyard Certification Technical Committee. It was formed to annually address feedback and concerns about LIVE standards vis-à-vis the LIVE Checklist. This sub-committee consists of LIVE board members, LIVE inspectors, and vineyard managers.
Jason Tosch {Chair}(Anne Amie Vineyards/LIVE)
Al MacDonald (Chemeketa Community College/LIVE)
Chad Vargas (Adelsheim/LIVE)
Rebecca Sweet (Corridor AgLand Consulting/LIVE Inspector)
Jude Hobbs (Agro-Ecology Northwest/LIVE Inspector)
Winery Certification Technical Committee
This committee was formed in 2008 to address technical issues arising from the LIVE Winery Certification program. It currently consists of winemakers, winery owners, educators, and LIVE board members.
Ed Fus {Chair}(Three Angels Vineyard/LIVE)
Melissa Burr (Stoller Vineyards)
Ben Casteel (Bethel Heights)
Andrew Davis (Argyle)
Michael Davies (A to Z Wineworks)
Michael Eyres (Chehalem)
Delphine Gladhardt (Winter's Hill Vineyard)
Maitland Finley (A to Z Wineworks)
Bernie Lacroute (WillaKenzie Estates)
Don Crank (Willamette Valley Vineyards)
Stirling Fox (Stirling Wine Grapes/LIVE)
Susan Meredith (Meredith Mitchell Vineyard)
Isabelle Meunieur (Evening Land Vineyards)
Barney Watson (Chemeketa Community College)
Personnel Committee
This committee meets annually to discuss personnel issues as well as evaluate any LIVE staff. It consists exclusively of current LIVE board members.
Ed Fus
Jason Tosch
Al MacDonald