Hello, I'm Aaron S.

Aaron is the Director of Sustainability at a large production vineyard. In this role​,​ he focuses on implementing systems that drive transformational change with an emphasis on decarbonization​,​ regenerative farming​,​ renewable energy​,​ water conservation​,​ zero waste and employee engagement. Using a data driven approach to identifying opportunities and guide decision making​,​ Aaron has worked to make sustainability synonymous with innovation and continuous improvement. Aaron has spent 10 years working in the wine industry​,​ and previously led sustainability efforts at Francis Ford Coppola winery resulting in their 2017 Sustainable Winemaking Leadership Award from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. Aaron previously served as a board member with the Climate Center​,​ focused on speed and scale GHG policy solutions in California. Prior to working in wine​,​ Aaron managed energy efficiency education programs at the Alliance to Save Energy. Working with schools nationwide he developed energy efficiency programs that trained 30​,​000 students​,​ resulting in measurable energy savings of over $3.4 million at participating schools. Aaron has an MS in Sustainability Management from the Kogod School of Business at American University​,​ a BS from Northland College and is a former EDF Climate Corps Fellow. When not looking for ways to reduce emissions and energy use​,​ you can find Aaron riding his bike around Sonoma County​,​ gardening with his family or backpacking around Northern California.