ST. HELENA, Calif., (August 2024) – ETS Laboratories is proud to announce a significant milestone in the company’s history: the 25th work anniversary of Dr. Eric Hervé, Research Scientist, Benoit Largeteau, Technical Operations Coordinator, and Ascencion Ayala, Sample Logistic and Client Support Specialist. This remarkable achievement reflects not only their unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions, but also the company’s commitment to nurturing and retaining top talent.

Since joining ETS in 1997, Dr. Eric Hervé has been an integral part of the organization’s growth and success. Initially, Hervé joined the team to conduct a cork research program, but since then he has developed new analyses, conducted applied research programs, and investigated wine flavor and taint issues. Hervé’s innovative approach and relentless pursuit of excellence have played a crucial role in the success and growth of ETS Laboratories.

Benoit Largeteau joined ETS Laboratories in 1999 as a seasonal harvest intern through the CAEP exchange program and decided to stay and make Napa Valley and ETS his home. While Benoit began his career at ETS performing routine production analysis, he is now a primary client liaison at ETS and is a member of the quality team maintaining ETS’ high quality standard.

“I’ve enjoyed working at ETS because of the passion that Gordon & Marjorie [Burns] have. They’ve educated us about customer service, data quality and working with the state of the art instrumentation. What I know about wine chemistry, I learned it here through the years with my co-workers,” said Largeteau.

Ascension Ayala also joined ETS in 1999. He began is ETS journey as a technician in the GCMS department. Over the years Ayala has had many roles in the company, he’s completed training in microbiology and PCR analysis, but also become an integral part of the ETS sample logistics team. He also plays a role on the data review team, manages purchasing, and more. Additionally, Ayala helps coordinate the daily courier service ETS offers to their clients.

“Having had a close relationship with Gordon and Marjorie [Burns] since almost the beginning, has helped me enjoyed working for ETS for 25 years. I can honestly say, I have come to know Gordon and Marjorie almost as much as I know my own parents,” Ayala said.

“We want to thank Eric, Benoit and Ascension for their many years of hard work, dedication, and loyalty. Their contributions have been an inspiration to the ETS team and an integral part of the company's success. We are looking forward to working the next 25 years with them,” Marjorie Burns, co-owner, said.

About ETS Laboratories

ETS Laboratories is an independent, ISO-accredited lab that has provided innovative analytical services to support the art of winemaking since 1978. ETS offers a complete toolkit of analytical tools and expertise to support every aspect of the winemaking process, including the industry's largest selection of A2LA-accredited analyses, with more than 40 methods and 15 technologies accredited to ISO 17025:2005 ETS supports wineries worldwide and is headquartered in St. Helena, CA, with satellite locations in Paso Robles, CA; Healdsburg, CA; Newberg, OR; and Walla Walla, WA.