The Team
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The Team
A huge part of Nord Vineyard Services’ success is its staff. The Nord Vineyards team has on-staff experts in all areas of vineyard management and fruit production, which means that clients receive expert guidance, quick responses to questions, and lowered costs from less outsourcing and overhead. In addition, Nord has a seasoned team of skilled vineyard workers, many of whom have been with the company since its inception.
Will Nord - Founder
May 14, 1936 - Dec. 29, 2022
In 1968 Will started the Viticulture program at Napa Valley College. His advisory board for the program was the then “Who’s Who” of Napa Valley wine, with members including Robert Mondavi, Joe Heitz, Louis Martini, Brother Tim, and Roland Wilkinson. Through Will’s teaching and mentorship in the 1970’s and 80’s, he has passed on his skills and knowledge to countless winery owners and vineyard managers. He is missed greatly.
Dr. Don Clark, Ph.D. - President/Sales
Watching Don manage the vineyards in denims and his trademark cowboy hat, one would not guess at first glance that this modest Texan holds both a B.S. and M.S. in Agriculture, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, all from Texas A&M University. A vineyard manager for over ten years, he stated, “My family still dry-lands farms in Southwest Texas, growing crops and raising sheep. Observing the economic realities of this form of agriculture led me to greatly appreciate people who choose farming as a way of life.”
Julie Nord - Soil Science/
Julie Nord is one of the few women vineyard managers in California. Since she joined Nord Coast Vineyard Service in 1994, the company has quadrupled in size. Julie Nord was raised in the Napa Valley around agriculture all her life. While working her way through various aspects of the vineyard and winery industry, Ms. Nord received her B.A. in Chemistry and Music from U.C. Davis and went on to Texas A&M University for a M.S. in Soil Science. After spending time as a lab director for a soil testing and remediation lab in Texas, Ms. Nord returned to Napa Valley as a co-owner of Nord Coast Vineyard Service.
Juan Cardenas - Vineyard Manager/Farm Labor Contracting
Juan started with the company when he was 20 years old as a foreman. He moved up to Supervisor, then to Vineyard Manager and ultimately became a partner of the company. Juan contributes to the company in countless ways including: vineyard development, farm labor contracting management, and harvest coordination.
Silvia Deming - Office Manager
Silvia has also been with the company for over 20 years, starting as an office assistant but now serving as Office Manager and Partner of the company. A Napa native her whole life, Silvia provides the company with structure both financially and in all respects as she will almost always be the one answering the phone with “Nord Vineyard Services!”
Chris D’Alo - Viticulturist
Chris has been with Nord Vineyards since 2015 when he started as a Viticultural Technician. Before that he worked for Monsanto in their conventional breeding research program focused on developing drought tolerance in feed corn. Chris switched to the the cellar in 2012 and found the vineyard in 2014. Deciding to focus his energy on developing resilience in the vineyard, he now specializes in conventional pest control and the adaptation of new technologies into Nord’s management program. He also facilitates the Neighborhood Alliance for Vineyard Protection community group that aspires to bring Napa’s grape growers together in order to better protect it from the many pests and disease that threaten it.