Fred Zammataro joined the Schramsberg Vineyards team as Director of Finance & Administration in 1996, and in 1997 was promoted to Chief Financial Officer. In 2001, Fred became a part-owner of Schramsberg Vineyards. Recognized for his leadership skills and dedication to the company, Fred was promoted to Executive Vice-President/Chief Operating Officer in 2008. Fred oversees all finance, administration, maintenance, and production activities for Schramsberg. He is a contributor to the team in all aspects of the business – from operating budgets to participating in blending tastings with the winemaking team. Fred frequently travels across the country conducting winemaker dinners and performing marketing and sales visits with key accounts.

In addition to his daily duties at Schramsberg, Fred is an active board member and has served his second rotation as the President for the St. Helena based Wine Service Coop. Fred also serves as the Treasurer while sitting on the Board of Trustees for the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum in St. Helena.

Fred earned his accounting degree at California State University, Northridge. While in school he worked for a local CPA firm, and upon graduation took a position at Deloitte & Touche, where he earned his CPA license. After several years in public accounting, Fred transitioned to the finance department at Health Net, and subsequently joined a team which developed a new Workers Compensation division.
Fred’s passion for wine led to a serendipitous meeting with Jack Davies at a wine event, which resulted into the position that Fred currently holds.
Fred is an avid wine collector and sports enthusiast. He, along with his wife Cheryl, lives within the Napa Valley.