Bolthouse Fresh Foods announced Nov. 10 that it has formed a new sales and marketing leadership team. Members of the new team include Melissa Oliver as senior vice president of sales and marketing, Jill Stanchfield as vice president of sales, Kim St. George as vice president of sales and marketing, and Melina Leija as vice president of business development and sales.
“This leadership team is built for execution and is dedicated with serving our customers,” says Timothy Escamilla, CEO of Bolthouse Fresh Foods. “They bring a powerful combination of deep produce experience and a forward-thinking, innovative mindset. We are aligning our structure to better serve our partners and signaling to the market that Bolthouse is ready to lead the next chapter of the fresh carrot category.”
The newly integrated team will be guided by Oliver as senior vice president of sales and marketing. With her visionary leadership, Oliver will spearhead the company’s unified strategy, focusing on expanding customer partnerships and ensuring the highest commitment to quality and service, the company says.
Joining her are three seasoned and respected leaders from the produce industry:
- Stanchfield has been promoted to vice president of sales. Building on a successful 15-year career at Bolthouse Fresh Foods, Stanchfield’s collaborative leadership has been instrumental in strengthening retail partnerships and driving consistent category performance. Her career progression through multiple roles gives her a deep, holistic understanding of customer needs.
- St. George is appointed vice president of sales and marketing. With over 25 years of industry experience at renowned companies like Dole Fresh Vegetables, Mann Packing and Taylor Farms, she brings unmatched expertise in brand development, strategic marketing, and sales leadership that will be critical to Bolthouse’s market expansion.
- Leija returns to Bolthouse Fresh Foods as vice president of business development and sales. In this role, she will lead foodservice sales initiatives and cultivate new strategic partnerships. With a combined 18 years at Bolthouse and a proven record of driving results, her return underscores a continued investment in long-standing customer relationships.
“We are entering a pivotal era where our customers are looking for more than a supplier; they want a true partner,” Oliver says. “This team is laser-focused to deliver unparalleled service, driving meaningful innovation and building collaborative, strategic partnerships that create sustained value.”
