Coppola Appoints Steve Spadarotto Co-CEO

Francis Ford Coppola Presents has named wine industry veteran Steve Spadarotto as co-chief alongside Jay Shoemaker, effective immediately. Steve is set take over the role at the end of 2015 when Jay retires.In his new position, Steve will oversee business at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville and the more recently acquired yet-to-be-named Geyser Peak facility. He will also be responsible for the Coppola Resorts business, which includes several boutique hotels, Cafe Zoetrope in San Francisco and Mammarella's Foods.