Eugene Lupario graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and was a top pick to work for the E&J Gallo Winery. Over the course of the next 8 years, Gene took on many roles in that time and ended his tenure with the Winery having worked in the Marketing Department in Modesto, CA. In 1996 Gene left the Winery and with Steve Allen, founded SVS Group. Gene is responsible for the sales and recruiting efforts of the company and works in tandem with Steve to set the direction of the organization.