- Fall 1998 "Update" Newsletter Article -
Striegler departs; interim director fills VERC post
From CATI Publication
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ATI Director of Operations Joe Bezerra has assumed the responsibilities of the Interim Julio R. Gallo Director's Chair at the Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC) following the resignation this summer of Dr. R. Keith Striegler. Striegler has assumed a viticulture research position with the University of Arkansas.
Bezerra's appointment became effective August 15th and will continue for an unspecified period until completion of an international search and appointment of a permanent director.
Bezerra will be responsible for VERC administrative management, day-to-day operations, and reorganization. As part of this assignment, Bezerra will also be responsible for oversight of the Raisin and Wine Grape Research Program pending completion of a viticulture research scientist position search and appointment of a Ricchiuti Viticulture Research Scientist expected within six months.
Striegler was first appointed as Ricchiuti Viticulture Research Scientist at VERC in 1990. While at California State University, Fresno he became recognized as an international viticulturist. His studies over the years covered areas such as sustainable viticulture, micro-sprayer frost protection, vineyard mechanization, root-soil interaction and vine performance, and irrigation scheduling.
He was appointed to the Julio R. Gallo Director's Chair in June 1997 following the retirement of long-time director Vincent Petrucci.
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