A descendant of Jose Manuel Boraonda and Maria Gertrudis Higuera who lived in the Monterey and Salinas area in 1776, Eleanor is a seventh-generation Californian. She is the daughter of Veron "Pat" and Rebecca Wineman.

The Wineman family - orginally sheepherders who then moved into cattle - has been in the Nipomo area for over 126 years.

She graduated from Santa Maria High School and then attended Woodbury College in L.A. After working in Interior Design she returned to San Luis as Alfred Truocchio's bride. They lived on the San Luis ranch that Eleanor now calls Lone Valley, and raised sheep. They moved to Santa Maria when she was expecting, some 47 years ago.

They have one daguhter, Pat, and two grandchildren, Aly and Brett. Eleanor encourages adventures for her grandchildren exploring the hills and streambeds.

Truocchio managed three ranches in Nipomo and SLO and believes in "caring for and improving the land," as well as improving range stock through genetics, vaccinations, and proper cattle nutrition.

She is a long time active member of the SLO County CattleWomen, she has served in many capacities including President, and was recognized as the Cattlewoman of the year in 1994. She was Ruth Brackett's appointee to the SLO County Parks and Recreation Commission and is a member of the SLO Co. Oak Tree Committee.

A desire to prevent rural crime led Truocchio to go through the SLO Co. Sheriff's Citizens Academy in 1992. She has been both a 4-H member and leader.

She may not understand all those buttons on cell phones and computers, but she tries to keep current on the latest cattle industry trends.