CVCA Expands Executive Leadership Team to Meet Growing Demand for Vineyard Management and Winegrape Sales
April 1, 2025 – Coastal Vineyard Care Associates (CVCA) proudly announces the appointment of Christopher Lynch as Chief Financial Officer. This strategic leadership move reflects CVCA’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for unmatched vineyard management and winegrape sales across California.
“Chris is a leader in financial reporting and analysis, with a well-established track record of fiduciary responsibility and deep industry and vendor relationships. His financial acumen within the wine industry, combined with his strategic vision and leadership, will be instrumental in strengthening our foundation as we expand our services and continue to deliver best-in-class results,” said Mike Testa, Co-owner of Coastal Vineyard Care Associates.
Prior to joining CVCA, Chris served as Chief Financial Officer at Walsh Vineyards Management, Vice President of Operations at Foley Family Wines, and Controller at Intervine, Inc. He currently lectures at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and serves on the Board of Directors for the California Association of Winegrape Growers, as well as the Advisory Board of Servico Building Maintenance. In 2019, he was recognized as CFO of the Year by the North Bay Business Journal.
Chris is a Certified Fraud Examiner and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, as well as an MBA from the University of California, Davis.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with the CVCA team in various capacities over the last fifteen years and have always been impressed by their professionalism and progressive, forward-thinking approach to their customers. It’s an honor to join the team,” said Lynch.
About Coastal Vineyard Care Associates
Coastal Vineyard Care Associates (CVCA) is committed to shaping the future of the winegrape industry through personalized, sustainable, organic, regenerative, and biodynamic viticulture. As the only large-scale vineyard management and winegrape sales company in the U.S. leading this movement, CVCA provides the highest level of vineyard management, honoring the purity of place for the fruit it cultivates. Founded in 1983 by Jeff Newton, CVCA offers a comprehensive range of services, including vineyard and custom farming, installation, consulting, and grape sales for some of the most storied and exciting vineyards in California. With offices in Buellton, CA, and Napa, CA, CVCA serves clients across the State. For more information, visit coastalvineyardcare.com.
