Meet the Family
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Meet the Family |
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Jerry Fry
Jerry has remained active in his community over the years as
he served on the board of the Woodbridge Fire Department as
a director and a volunteer fireman for 25 years. Jerry is
highly respected by his peers as a founding director of
California's Winegrape Growers, member of the Lodi Hall of
Fame, member of San Joaquin County Hall of Fame, and
recipient of the Award of Merit at Lodi's Wine Integrity
dinner. Jerry has served
as a member of many agricultural based organizations
including: Lodi Rules, Lodi District Winegrape Growers
Association, Knights of the Vine, and other winegrape
growers associations, San Joaquin Cherry Growers
Association, participated in the Wine Vision "a group dedicated to promoting the growth and development of the wine
consumer industry." Jerry believes that through these
groups a strong market can be created in addition to solving
many problems. Jerry was recognized by the California State
Assembly for his contributions to agriculture. He is also
involved in other organizations such as a member of the
finance committee, chair of the pastor on staff committee,
and the endowment committee for his church at First United
Methodist Church; served as board director for the World of
Wonders Science Museum (W.O.W); and remains an
active member and past president of the Lodi Rotary Club.
Jerry stays active by playing basketball, golf, snow skiing,
and taking his wife Peggy and family out on their boat.
Jerry's favorite wines are Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc,
especially Lodi Zinfandel matched with a steak.
Bruce continues to be an active grower, spending his long
days in the field. Among the boards and commissions on which
Bruce has served and continues to serve are: Lodi-Woodbridge
Winegrape Commission Board (LWWC); LWWC Research Committee;
Lodi District Grape Growers Association Board; The City of
Lodi Community Separator/Greenbelt Task Force; Board of
Directors of the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau. He has also
been on the Board of Directors of California Association of
Winegrape Growers (CAWG) since 2001 and has served as
Treasurer and as Vice Chairman. Bruce is also the past
President and past Vice President of the Winegrape Growers
of America (WGA).
In Bruce's free time, when is not in the vineyard, he enjoys
spending time with his wife Lora and 2 daughters, Mohrgan
and Julia, as well as water skiing and playing golf. Bruce
enjoys the Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc, especially the
Sauvignon Blanc with a flavorful piece of cheese.
Alfreda has
remained connected through her involvement in Knights of the
Vine. Alfreda likes to stay active in her community through
her involvement with Menlo Park Presbyterian
Church. In addition, she has volunteered at Allied Arts
benefiting Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
and Junior League. Following her presidency, she remains an
active volunteer with Peninsula Volunteers Inc., a provider
of senior services which includes Meals on Wheels, low cost
senior housing, adult activity center, and Rosner House day
care support service for frail and mentally disabled
elderly. |
Born
and raised in Lodi, Bruce grew up working on the ranches
part-time while attending school. After receiving his degree
in agricultural business management with a focus on farm and
ranch management from California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo in 1995, he joined the family
business full-time and is now the Vice President of
Operations.
Alfreda
was born and raised on the original Mt. Eden farm where she
experienced and enjoyed the rural farming lifestyle.
She attended and graduated from the University of
California, Berkeley with a major in Political Science.
After completing her graduate work at San Jose State
University, she came to work for Mohr-Fry Ranches as Vice
President of Administration and Secretary.