CCSW-Certified Accredited Auditors

Experience/Credentials: Sustainable Management System re-certification for wineries and vineyards, Sustainable Winegrowing Program self -assessment, Lodi Rules and SIP certifications; also experienced in ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment. Master in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability (Sweden); B.A. Business Administration, Management (Loyola University, New Orleans); Viticulture Certificate, Wine Studies Certificate (SRJC). Previous work experience includes SRJC Shone Farm, Advanced Viticulture, ViewCraft, UC Berkeley and Gallo.

Experience/Credentials: 25 years experience as a viticulturalist working and consulting on the Central Coast, and Pest Control Advisor. Consulting experience with both organic and sustainable vineyard operations. Co-owner and vintner for Brophy Clark Cellars. International Organic Inspectors Association training and certification. MS in Agriculture with specialization in viticulture from Fresno State; BA in Biology from UC San Diego.

Other auditing services available: USDA Organic and Sustainability In Practice (SIP).

Experience/Credentials: 12 years of experience consulting in sustainable resource management, environmental compliance, strategic business planning and green marketing.  Technical areas of expertise include sustainable food, beverage and agriculture processes and technologies, sustainable resource management (air, water, soil and energy), precision agriculture and soil and groundwater analysis. Jeremy's education includes a BS in Geology; he is a member of the Association of Groundwater Scientists and Engineers and the American Society for Enology and Viticulture. Capable of providing auditing services throughout California.

Experience/Credentials: EMS Technical Manager for LRQA for 15 yrs, 5 yrs. with Global Registrars. Lead quality, environmental and safety auditor for 20 years. As EMS Technical Manager I oversee the technical aspects of the ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and now the RC/RCMS business for LRQA, and conduct a regular schedule of assessments across a broad variety of businesses. I sat on the original committees which formulated the ISO 14001 standard. Audited wineries across California since 2004 to the ISO 14001 standard and also to ISO 9001. Conducted CCSW-Certified Pilot audits. Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering.

Other auditing services available: ISO 14001 and 9001.

Experience/Credentials: ISO Certification audit for large Napa winery; performs annual ISO EH&S audits; corrective action ID and implementation. ISO and EMS experience with other sectors includes: chemical, homeland security equipment, recycling and aluminum alloy, and semiconductor manufacturers, hospitals, etc. 25 years experience in environmental regulatory compliance (haz mats/waste, water, wastewater, air), industrial hygiene, health and safety, EH&S program development and implementation, compliance auditing and corrective actions, and training. B.A. Environmental Science, B.A. Socio and Political Geography.

Other auditing services available: ISO, Cal-EPA and Cal-OSHA compliance.

Experience/Credentials: Over 20 years experience in viticulture research and practice. Expert in winegrape irrigation and grapevine water relations. Extensive experience in vineyard mineral nutrition and fertilization, crop load management, vineyard technologies, etc. Provides water use audits for growers and guides growers towards using the concept of continuous improvement for minimal input, yet effective and economical viticulture practices. Gallo employee for 9 years. Contributed ideas and content to Sustainable Winegrowing Program. PhD in Ag Engineering, Masters in Horticulture/Viticulture, Gamma Sigma Delta (Ag Honor Society).

Antea Group

350 Treat Blvd Suite 250

Walnut Creek, CA 94597

US Toll Free: 800-477-7411

Mobile: 510-847-3720

Experience/Credentials: 5 years experience in EH&S compliance auditing and program management. Performed numerous hazardous waste compliance audits, storm water compliance inspections, has developed environmental compliance procedures and has developed and implemented ISO assessment corrective action plans. BS in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley and is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

Other auditing services available: Waste Management, Water/Energy conservation, Green House Gas, Pollution prevention/waste reduction, ISO 14001, EHS Regulatory Compliance, Phase I ESA.

Experience/Credentials: Certified ISO 9001 auditor since 1988. Audited ISO management systems at many California wineries on a regular basis from 1998 through 2004. Conducted CCSW-Certified pilot audits. Developed and managed LRQA certification programs for ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Responsible Care (1996-2007). Developed and managed LRQA sustainability and GHG verification services. Consultant to CSWA for development of SWP certification program. Currently working in LRQA's climate change services business (RMA) as VP of Business Development. BS Metallurgy from University of Manchester (England).

Other auditing services available: ISO 9001, GHG Verification.

Experience/Credentials: Sustainability Consultant and Natural Resources Planner providing planning and management services to vineyard and winery owners in Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino Counties since 2003. Prepared annual reports for third party sustainability auditing of client's properties. Studied vineyard management at Santa Rosa Jr. College, Sonoma State University, and UC Davis Extension. Owner of a small vineyard and an amateur wine maker. BS Natural Resource Planning, Humboldt State University; Master of Forestry, University of Idaho

Experience/Credentials: Independent viticulture consultant specializing in vineyard sustainability, irrigation, monitoring, and reporting. Knowledge and experience in initiating, implementing and review of existing California certification programs. Initiated SWP during 9 years at Fosters Wine Estates/Beringer. Also consulted for 3 years with Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Management. B.S. in Ag Systems and Environment with a Sustainable Production Systems emphasis in viticulture from UC Davis.

Other auditing services available: Fish Friendly Farming®, State of California Water Use Reports, Water Rights review.

Experience/Credentials: Experience with third party certification systems through work in Environmental, Health and Safety field, worked with and under audit protocols from OSHA, Arthur D. Little, Coopers and Lybrand, and have developed numerous safety and environment audit protocols. Manages a small vineyard, and amateur wine maker for over 10 years. Studied vineyard management and taken short courses through the UC Davis Extension service. BA in Environmental Studies, Sonoma State University.

Experience/Credentials: Since 1996, has prepared clients including many California wineries for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, among others (FDA, HACCP, BRC, etc.) During the process of implementation of the standard, teaches and trains internal audit team. Performs pre-certification audits of facilities. 14 years as a consultant to companies in quality management and 5 in environmental management services. PhD and B.A. from UC Santa Barbara. Lifetime teaching and administrative credentials issued by the State of CA. Sr. Member of the American Society for Quality.

Experience/Credentials: Lead verifier for California Climate Action Registry greenhouse gas (GHG) program. Currently leads RMA's GHG project verification services, acting as program manager and lead verifier for agricultural, landfill, and forestry carbon reduction projects. Previously worked as Senior Policy Manager for the California Climate Action Registry and Climate Action Reserve leading the development of GHG project protocols. B.S. in Soil Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

EORM, Inc. and Cal Poly University

Horticulture & Crop Science
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

(805) 471-2436

kpatters@calpoly.edu

Experience/Credentials: Dr. Patterson has over 25 yrs of experience as an educator and consultant. His areas of expertise include: site evaluation, vineyard design and development and vineyard performance analysis and consulting. Has been a member of faculty at Cal Poly since 1998 serving as Director of Viticulture in the College of Agriculture and is manager of the Cal Poly vineyard. Education includes: BS.BA. in Marketing, a MS in Horticulture, and his PhD in Horticulture.

Experience/Credentials: Experienced in developing, implementing and auditing Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Systems of numerous manufacturing facilities including distilleries and wineries. More than 22 years experience EHS regulatory compliance and management systems. PhD coursework in Environmental Engineering; MS Environmental Engineering; BTech Chemical Engineering; ISO 14001 Lead Auditor; Responsible-Care Management System (RCMS) / RC 14001 Lead Auditor.

Other auditing services available: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, EHS Regulatory Compliance Auditing.

Antea Group

3 Jenner Street, Suite 160

Irvine, California 92618

Direct: (949) 623-3239

US Toll Free (800) 477-7411

Experience/Credentials: Nine years experience as an Environmental Scientist. Experience with sustainable development, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, EH&S Compliance audits, Integrated Waste Management, greenhouse gas mitigation projects/carbon credit opportunities, soil and groundwater assessment and risk-based corrective action. MBA in Trade and Environment from FGV University (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil); BS in Environmental Studies with Chemistry-UCLA; extended education in Environmental Auditing-UC Irvine.

Other auditing services available: Energy Conservation, Greenhouse Gas, EHS Regulatory Compliance, Phase I ESA.

Experience/Credentials: Over 30 years of experience in agriculture. Performed over 100 sustainable crop production & winery audits plus over 100 organic grower & processor audits. Sole auditor for Protected Harvest programs including Lodi Rules (winegrapes), stone fruit, citrus and mushrooms. Served as a CCSW-Certified Pilot Auditor. Primary auditor for CCVT’s SIP program since its launch. Extensive experience working with winegrape growers and wineries in certified sustainable programs. Provide organic consulting services. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and HACCP trained. PhD & MS in Horticulture & BS in Plant Science.

Other auditing services available: Protected Harvest, SIP, USDA Organic.

Nicole Persaud
Antea Group1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 250
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

nicole.persaud@anteagroup.com

US Toll Free: 800 477 7411

Experience/Credentials: Experience managing people and processes of EH&S management systems at large scale pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sites in CA and NJ.

Experience/Credentials: CCSW-Certified Auditor since June 2010; RABQSA Certified Environmental Auditor since 2004; trained as lead and internal EMS auditor for ISO 14001 and RC-14001; Manages and/or conducts more than 75 audits annually; develops and administers EHSQ management systems and regulatory training with emphasis on ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001/ISO 9000 and integrated systems and Process Safety Management. More than 25 years experience in regulatory and compliance support, including compliance auditing and management system consulting/auditing with emphasis on spirits and wine manufacturing, food and medical packaging, etc. Co-leader for major spirits and wine manufacturer in development and implementing an integrated Quality, Safety and EMS to demonstrate conformance to ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001 B.A. Chemistry.

Other auditing services available: EHS management systems; multimedia compliance; process safety management; limited SFI and FSC.

Experience/Credentials: National and international experience as a wine industry consultant, including audit preparation and assessments. Over 35 years experience in the wine industry including sustainable design and design components. Provided consulting services for the Romanian, Moldavian, Argentine, and Chinese governments. Leading academic researcher, publisher, author, and co-author of wine and sustainability- related topics. Editor of Winery Planning and Design CD, and co-author of Wine Analysis and Production, Zoecklein et al. 1999. Author of bimonthly Enology Notes, technical briefs with discussions on energy and water monitoring and other sustainability topics, available at www.vtwines.info. B.S. Microbiology/Biochemistry; M.S. Viticulture/Horticulture; Doctorate, Food Science and Technology/Enology.