Keith Striegler earned his Ph.D. in Horticulture from Michigan State University in 1990, his M.S. in 1982 and B.S. in 1979 in Horticulture Food Science from the University of Arkansas. He has been the Grower Outreach Specialist for E&J Gallo Winery since 2014.

Prior to that he was the Outreach Coordinator for the National Clean Plant Network from 2012-2014. From 2006-2011 he was the Director and Viticulture Program Leader at the University of Missouri. Earlier in Missouri he was the Assistant Director – Viticulture for the Mid-America Viticulture and Enology Center at Missouri State University from 2003-2006.

Matt is responsible for leading Vineyard Operations at Trinchero Family Estates. Serving as Senior Director, he is responsible for overseeing Vineyard activities at TFE properties throughout the state of California.

Matt joined the company in 2012 as a Vineyard Intern and since then has held various positions in the organization including Viticulturist, Vineyard Manager, and was recently promoted to Senior Director of Vineyard Operations. Matt serves on various boards and has a personal interest in developing the next generation of Vineyard Leaders at TFE.