Eric joined Silverado from Nuveen Natural Capital in early 2017. He oversees viticulture, and grape and bulk wine sales for vineyards located on the Central Coast of California. He also represents the Viticulture Business Unit on Nuveen NC’s Global ESG Committee.

Eric worked previously with Kendall Jackson as Assistant Vineyard Manager, Hall Wines as Viticulturist, and Boisset Collection as Director of Vineyard Operations and Grower Relations.

Eric recently completed an MS in Agronomy though Iowa State University. Previously he attended Sonoma State University, attaining an Executive MBA, University of California Davis, attaining a Winemaking Certificate, and California State University Chico, attaining a BS in Agricultural Business. Eric holds professional licensing as a Certified Crop Advisor, Sustainability Specialist, Precision Agriculture Specialist, Certified Professional Agronomist, USDA Technical Service Provider and California Pest Control Advisor. Eric serves as Vice President of the Napa County Farm Bureau, and a Board Member for the Sonoma County Vineyard Technical Group, the Foundation Plant Services Steering Committee, and the National Grape Research Alliance. He was recently awarded Crop Advisor of the Year by the Western Region Certified Crop Advisors.