Background
III, Charles Leland Johnston, was born on October 10, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Charles Leland and Evelyn J.
Investment advisor vintner winery owner
III, Charles Leland Johnston, was born on October 10, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Charles Leland and Evelyn J.
Associate of Arts, New Mexico Military Institute, 1966. Bachelor, University Arizona, 1969. Bachelor in International Management, American Graduate School of International Business Management, 1970.
Student, University Missouri. Student, University California, Riverside. Student, University of California at Los Angeles.
Export manager, Sunkist Growers Inc., Ontario, California, 1970-1980; vice president marketing and sales, Continental Flavors, Brea, California, 1980-1982; vice president investments, Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., Napa, California, since 1982; co-owner, Good N Airy Angel, Calistoga, California, since 1987; owner, Helena View Johnston Winery, Calistoga, California, since 1992. Consultant International Beverage Industry, Napa, 1982-1990.
Member American Enology Association, California Certified Organic Farmers Association, California Farm Bureau, Napa Valley Museum Association, Napa Landmarks Association, St. Helena Wine Library. Association, Calistoga Chamber of Commerce, Napa Valley Grape Growers Association, Napa Valley Opera House (past president, board directors) since 1988, Committee on Foreign Relations (San Francisco chapter).
Married Judith Sumner Pratt, June 20, 1969 (divorced December 20, 1972). 1 child, Sarah Mare; married Lisa Cumilla Peacock, June 12, 1982 (divorced June 12, 1994). 1 child, Tanya Simone.