MR. WAYNE L. PRIM JR.

PACIFIC CAPITAL PARTNERS – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mr. Wayne L. Prim JR. has a history of successful business ventures in a multitude of sectors including innovative start ups, technology, private equity, real estate and, of course, wine. Mr Prim has numerous real estate investments throughout the United States and abroad from large commercial projects, residential and multi-family developments, to luxury rental properties. He has given his financial support to start up businesses that promote environmental changes and awareness. Mr Prim has a gift for identifying promising and fresh business concepts. He makes bold choices and surrounds himself with experts.

In addition to serving as a manager of Pacific Capital Partner, Mr. Prim is also the president of Prim Ventures, Inc. (“PVI”). PVI engages in international financial ventures with promising early-stage investments, commercial financing operations, and specialized private equity funds. Acting through special purpose entities, PVI assists with the making of direct investments, co-investments, partnerships and strategic alliances across a variety of market sectors. PVI targets investments in start-ups and other early-stage enterprises through debt and equity positions with investments ranging from $200,000 to $20million. PVI looks for projects that have growth opportunities and a potential exit or return of capital through distributions. PVI also develops and launches its own internally managed companies in evolving markets including market-leading businesses in alcoholic beverages, real estate and hospitality, music and entertainment, fashion, and innovative technology solutions.

MR. WAYNE L. PRIM JR.

PACIFIC CAPITAL PARTNERS – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mr. Wayne L. Prim JR. has a history of successful business ventures in a multitude of sectors including innovative start ups, technology, private equity, real estate and, of course, wine. Mr Prim has numerous real estate investments throughout the United States and abroad from large commercial projects, residential and multi-family developments, to luxury rental properties. He has given his financial support to start up businesses that promote environmental changes and awareness. Mr Prim has a gift for identifying promising and fresh business concepts. He makes bold choices and surrounds himself with experts.

In addition to serving as a manager of Pacific Capital Partner, Mr. Prim is also the president of Prim Ventures, Inc. (“PVI”). PVI engages in international financial ventures with promising early-stage investments, commercial financing operations, and specialized private equity funds. Acting through special purpose entities, PVI assists with the making of direct investments, co-investments, partnerships and strategic alliances across a variety of market sectors. PVI targets investments in start-ups and other early-stage enterprises through debt and equity positions with investments ranging from $200,000 to $20million. PVI looks for projects that have growth opportunities and a potential exit or return of capital through distributions. PVI also develops and launches its own internally managed companies in evolving markets including market-leading businesses in alcoholic beverages, real estate and hospitality, music and entertainment, fashion, and innovative technology solutions.