Glenn Miller has retired as president and CEO of the Santa Paula, Calif.-based Saticoy Lemon Association.
Miller’s retirement comes after 43 years with the largest provider of California lemons in the United States, according to a news release.
The board of directors has selected Marty Coert to succeed Miller as president and CEO of Saticoy Lemon, a Sunkist-affiliated packinghouse, according to the release. Coert previously served as operations manager.
“Over the past four decades, Glenn has made significant contributions to Saticoy Lemon, Sunkist Growers and to the citrus industry overall,” Jim Finch, of Saticoy Lemon’s board of directors, said in the release. “Glenn will be missed, but his hard work, dedication and commitment have laid a solid foundation and we are grateful. I would also like to welcome Marty to the executive leadership team. He has our full support as we begin this new chapter.”
Coert has 30 years of citrus and operations experience. He previously held positions with several organizations, including Fruit Growers Supply Co., Santa Paula Orange Association, and Villa Park Orchards. Coert will officially transition to president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2023.
Saticoy Lemon Association is an agricultural cooperative that washes, stores and packs lemons for its grower members. The association operates three processing facilities located in Ventura County. Sunkist Growers is a citrus marketing cooperative, founded in 1893, which is owned by and operated for thousands of family farmers growing citrus in California and Arizona.
