Columbine hires four

Columbine hires four

Columbine Vineyards, Delano, Calif., hired four new sales staffers.

Erasmo Marin, Michael Hatcher and Oliver Sill join as a salesmen, Alexandra Cody joins as sales support.

“All of us at Columbine Vineyards congratulate and warmly welcome Erasmo, Michael, Oliver and Alexandra,” Martin Caratan, Columbine Vineyards president, said in a news release. “Each of them is an outstanding addition to our team as they bring a blend of both proven sales strategies and commitment to product innovation. They will contribute to our dedicated sales team and positively impact professional relationships.”

Marin has more than20 years of industry experience. He previously worked as an inspector for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and was in sales for Eagle Eye Grape Guys.

Hatcher comes to the sales staff with more than20 years of sales experience, having worked with Fruit Patch Inc.’s grape category, Seald Sweet International and Farmers Fresh Fruit Co.

Sill previously worked in sales within the table grape industry at Delano Farms Co.

Cody most recently worked for Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.

 

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