Larry G. Piña
Married in 1975 to Elizabeth Ann Schuh-Piña
Our daughter Katherine Piña-Capponi is married to David Capponi. They have two children with whom I try to spend every free minute I have.
Education
St. Helena School system Graduated in 1965
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, 1970 Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics
Emphasis in engineering
Other Education - Seminars
Test officer training, winemaking, Trademark, B.A.T.F. Winery legal compliance, Cork Analysis,
Cork Production, warehouse management, team building, Glass Container Fracture Analysis, Design,
and Coating Technology, Strategic Sourcing, computer training
Work experience
Piña Napa Valley Partner 1979 to present
Constellation-Franciscan Estates, 1975 - 2004
Director of Purchasing, Operations Manager, Special Projects
Souverain of Rutherford, 1972 - 1975
Assistant Winemaker
United States Army, 1970 - 1972
Test Officer-tested optical and electronics equipment
Kaiser Steel. 1965 - 1969
Summer Helper-laborer and maintenance helper
Other Activities
Past President and member of the Napa Valley Wine Technical Group
Past member of the American Society of Viticulture and Enology
Past President and member of the St. Helena Bocce Club
Past President and member of the Saints Athletic Association
Past St. Helena NYSL Soccer coach and board member