About Us
Founded as EcoPAS, LLC in 2007, we’ve been perfecting aroma capture for over a decade. Our Aromatica Brand (and DBA) is intended to emphasize the unique benefits of aroma capture in modern winemaking.
We understand that the wine industry is large and diverse, and we are always seeking partnerships to extend the reach of our technology. Specifically, manufacturers (of tanks, filtration systems, pumps, etc.) that are interested in licensing Aromatica technology for inclusion in new products; channel partners (for example, suppliers of ingredients, closures, bottles, etc.) that are interested in selling Aromatica WSAs to their existing customers; and consulting winemakers are just a few examples of mutually-beneficial partnership opportunities. Please contact us for more information.
Our Team
Steve Colome, Chief Scientist
It all begins with an idea. Combining his knowledge of both environmental science and wine, Steve first conceived of the Aromatica process in 2006. With an undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Stanford, and an ScD (PhD) in environmental health from Harvard, Prof. Colome taught at both UCLA and UC Irvine. His focus is air pollution control and environmental health sciences.
Marci M. Norkin, Chief Engineer
Licensed as a General Contractor in multiple states (also HVAC, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, and/or High-Pressure Gas), Marci has made the Aromatica concept a reality through years of design evolution and optimization. Marci is a BISSC-certified Equipment Inspector, and a specialist in air pollution control system design in fruit processing, wine, brewing, coffee-roasting, and baking industries.
Paul Manfrini, VP Sales
With 28 years working in both large corporations and startup companies, Paul manages all aspects of business development. He has executed successfully at both the individual contributor level, as well as managing global sales teams. Paul also has a product development background in branding and customer experience in the consumer space. BA in International Marketing, Juris Doctor (JD).
Patrick Thompson, GM
Patrick is a serial entrepreneur and investor with multiple successful startups. He previously founded EmiSense, a venture-backed emissions sensors company acquired by CoorsTek in 2014; Innovate! Tech., acquired by Dover Inc.; InterWorks, acquired by Sanmina Corp.; and New Media Corp., acquired by AMP, Inc. Patrick graduated from UC Berkeley, and enjoys running and hiking in the Sierras.
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