Scott McLeod, Board Member

 

Scott McLeod was the winemaker for Rubicon Estate for 18 years and has now ventured out on his own. Wine Enthusiast named him "Winemaker of the Year" in 2009. Now acting as a consultant, Scott owns vineyard properties, is a partner in Safe Harbor Wine Storage, a modern wine storage and enhancement facility in Napa Valley. He plans to launch his own wine brand, which will utilize the VinPerfect SmartCap.

Robert Smiley, Board Member

 

Dr. Robert Smiley, a wine economist, is the Dean and Professor of Management, Emeritus, and Director of Wine Industry Studies at UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Dr. Smiley serves on multiple boards in the wine business and is well known for his expertise, research, and insights into the wine industry.

Tim Keller, Board Member

 

Tim is a UC Davis trained winemaker with 15 years of winemaking experience in the California wine industry. He has served as a winemaker in the Stag's Leap District of Napa, and Sonoma's Russian River Valley, among others. In addition to leading the VinPerfect team, he serves as a winemaking consultant for Alta Ridge Vineyards. Tim invented the VinPerfect screwcap during his MBA studies at UC Davis in 2007, and led his team to victory in the 2008 Big Bang! business plan competition. Tim graduated with his MBA that same year.

Bud Tolette, Board Member

 

Bud founded H B Tollette and Associates in 1984, after recognizing a need for professional package development and a scientific approach to the packaging industry. In addition to establishing the Packaging Technology School at San Jose State University, Bud has been involved in research, seminars, product development, and consulting in the packaging industry. He brings this expertise to VinPerfect, and has been a valuable asset in the development of the SmartCap.