Archie Campbell McLaren

Background

McLaren, Archie Campbell was born on September 25, 1942 in Atlanta. Son of Archie Campbell and Virginia Lynn (Sides) McLaren.

Education

Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, 1964; Juris Doctor, Memphis State University, 1968.

Career

Clerk, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Memphis, 1965-1966; teacher, tennis coach, Memphis U. School, 1966-1968; teacher, Hunt High School, Columbus, Mississippi, 1968-1969; tennis coach, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi, 1968-1969; concierge, The Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans, 1969-1970; sales representative, West Public Company, St. Paul, 1970-1984; administrator international marketing The Orient, West Public Company, St. Paul, 1985-1990; freelance wine consultant, since 1985. Consultant California Control Coast Wine Growers Association, Santa MAria, 1987-1991. Lecturer advanced wine appreciation California Polytechnic U. Extended Education, San Luis Obispo, 1986-1990.

Director KCBX Control Coast Wine Classic, San Luis Obispo, since 1985, KHPR Wine Classic, Honolulu, 1987-1991, Winesong, Fort Bragg, California, 1987-1996, WETA Washington Wine Classic, 1989-1990, KCRW Summerday, 1991, Santa Barbara Wine Auction, 1997-1998, auction director, 1992-1994,97, 98-. Auction consultant American Institute of Wine And Food, since 1994. Chairman EdnaValley Arroyo Grande Valley Vinters' Association, 1999.

Achievements

• Archie Campbell McLaren has been listed as a noteworthy Marketing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Avila Beach County Water District, 1992-1995, president, 1992-1994. Board directors San Luis Obispo (California) Mozart Festival, 1988-1992, president, 1991-1992. Director International Festival Champagne and Sparkling Wine, since 1992.

Member Avila Valley Advisory Council, 1993-1995. Board directors Guild South County Center for Performing Arts, 1993-1994. Member California Center Coast Wine Society (president 1985), American Society Wine Educators, German Wine Society Honolulu, Vintners Club San Francisco, Avila Bay Wine Society, Center Coast Chaine des Rotisseurs (chapter president 1987, 88, 89), Marin County Food and Wine Society, International Food, Wine & Travel Writers' Association, Austrian Wine Brotherhood, Avila Bay Club.

Interests

• Avocations: racquetball, tennis, squash racquets, collecting wine, basketball.

Connections

Married Georgia Mae Blunt, 1969 (divorced 1971). 1 child, Leslie Michelle. Married Yvette Rubio, June17, 1995.

Father:

Archie Campbell McLaren

Mother:

Virginia Lynn (Sides) McLaren

Spouse:

Georgia Mae Blunt

Spouse:

Yvette Rubio

child:

Leslie Michelle McLaren