For Immediate Release
May 22, 2015
Contact: Ashley Martin, Director of Communications
Email: martin@deltasig.org
The Delta Sigma Phi Foundation is pleased to announce that Justin Baldwin, San Jose State University ’64, has been appointed to its Board of Trustees.
Justin currently lives in Paso Robles, California. A former investment and international banker, Justin Baldwin founded JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in 1981 when he purchased 160 acres west of Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast and planted his estate vineyards. Justin has focused his efforts on producing world class Bordeaux-style blends, which have garnered him and the JUSTIN label numerous awards and accolades. These recognitions include the coveted Pichon Lalande trophy for “World’s Best Blended Red Wine,” Wine Spectators Top 10 Wines of the World, the James Beard Foundation’s “Great American Winemaker Award,” and Wine Enthusiast’s “Top Cabernet and Blended Wine Producers List” for seven years running.
“We are excited to have Justin join the Foundation Board of Trustees,” said Delta Sigma Phi Foundation President Mike Hoffman, Arizona State University ’85, “His experience in the finance industry and as a successful entrepreneur will lend valuable insight to our board.”
To serve on the Foundation Board of Trustees, individuals must be approved by the Grand Council. Each serves a four-year term.
“It is with pride and honor that I accept this appointment,” Baldwin said. “In aiding our quest to Build Better Men, I will work diligently to enlighten and enlist the support of our brothers who have benefited from their fraternal association. Together, we can ensure the groundwork of those before me will continue to enrich the lives of all we serve.”
Delta Sigma Phi was founded on Dec. 10, 1899 at the City College of New York. Delta Sigma Phi currently has initiated more than 120,000 men since its founding. The Delta Sigma Phi Foundation was established in 1953 and is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization.
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