First Growth Technologies is the wine and spirits industry's preferred provider of data, technology and services for businesses and collectors alike. Publishers of the Wine Market Journal and Spirits Market Journal, we strive to provide up-to-date information for everyone through a variety of products and services to fit your needs.
David Parker | Chief Executive Officer
Dave's background in software development and management at Hewlett-Packard, Wyse Technology and Tektronix evolved into a love of wine in 1987 when he bought his first vineyard in Geyserville, CA. Following it up with a second one in Amity, OR in 1994, Dave was hooked and left the high tech world to
David Parker | Chief Executive Officer
Dave's background in software development and management at Hewlett-Packard, Wyse Technology and Tektronix evolved into a love of wine in 1987 when he bought his first vineyard in Geyserville, CA. Following it up with a second one in Amity, OR in 1994, Dave was hooked and left the high tech world to found Brentwood Wine Company in 1998. In 2002, he acquired the Wine Market Journal and founded Benchmark Wine Group.
Peter Gibson | Chief Information Officer
Peter's passion for wine began in the fertile wine community of mid-1980s Washington, DC. After a successful career in high tech, Peter founded Gibson Consulting LLC to fuse his background in databases and software with his extensive knowledge of wine. In addition to his leadership role in First Gro
Peter Gibson | Chief Information Officer
Peter's passion for wine began in the fertile wine community of mid-1980s Washington, DC. After a successful career in high tech, Peter founded Gibson Consulting LLC to fuse his background in databases and software with his extensive knowledge of wine. In addition to his leadership role in First Growth Technologies, Peter is the editor of both Wine Market Journal & Spirits Market Journal, the wine & spirits industry's leading resource for auction price data and market trend information.
Matthew Coelho | Director of Operations
Matthew has served as Brentwood Wine Company's lead wine appraiser for over a decade. Leveraging vast wine knowledge and experience, Matthew is key part of the appraisal and inventory services offered by CellarPros. Skilled at databases and automation, Matthew leads our teams with a focus on innovation, accuracy and efficiency.