Wente Vineyards
Joseph King has a diverse work experience spanning from 2009 to the present. Joseph began their career as a Substitute Teacher at Manteca Unified School District. In 2009, they joined Bronco Wine Company as a Document Manager, where they developed and implemented workflow processes using Enterprise Resource Planning Software. Joseph also trained employees on document management software and prepared the organization for ISO 9001: 2008 certification.
In 2012, Joseph transitioned to Laserfiche, where they held multiple roles including Presales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, and Senior Solutions Engineer. During their time at Laserfiche, Joseph leveraged their technical expertise to support sales and provide solutions to clients.
In 2015, Joseph worked as a Senior IT Business Analyst at the University of Southern California, where they contributed to IT initiatives and projects.
Since 2016, Joseph has been working at Wente Vineyards, starting as a Senior Business Analyst and progressing to Manager Enterprise Applications, Director Enterprise Applications, and currently, Vice President Information Technology. Joseph has played a pivotal role in transitioning Wente Vineyards' legacy technologies to modern platforms and utilizing cloud capabilities and innovative tools. Joseph is also a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the overall business strategy. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong leadership skills and a strategic approach to IT management.
Joseph King attended Manteca High School from 1999 to 2003, but they did not obtain a degree or specialize in any field of study during that time. Joseph then pursued higher education at California State University, Long Beach, where they completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business/Managerial Economics from 2003 to 2007.
In terms of additional certifications, Joseph obtained the CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (CSXF) from the Rochester Institute of Technology in May 2018. Additionally, they acquired the certification in Implementing Change Effectively from LinkedIn in June 2023.
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Wente Vineyards
Founded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the country; owned and managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The winery draws from nearly 3,000 acres of Estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. Wente Vineyards is distributed in all 50 states and in over 70 countries worldwide. In 2010, Wente Vineyards was among the first wineries to receive the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing designation, and one of the only wineries to certify every aspect of its business. In 2011, Wente Family Estates was named American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast and a top 30 wine company by Wine Business Monthly. 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Wente family bringing Chardonnay cuttings to California. Today, the Wente clone of Chardonnay is the most widely planted in California. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations. The property features wine tasting, world-class concerts, award-winning fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.