Church Brothers Farms has hired Mishalin Modena for the newly created role of director of sustainability and corporate engagement.
The role is critical to minimizing overall company carbon footprint and positively impacting both internal and external stakeholders through strategic initiatives, the Salinas, Calif.-based company said in a news release.
Modena’s produce industry experience spans more than 16 years and includes business development and marketing roles. She most recently served as senior business development manager for Bunzl USA and Destiny Packaging, where she worked with customers and her supply chain to source and develop innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, the release said.
“Mishalin will be a great addition to our staff leading our sustainability efforts. Her years of experience in our industry will allow us to develop more sustainable programs to help Church Brothers, the economy, society and the environment,” Steve Church, chairman at Church Brothers Farms, said in the release.
Church Brothers Farms says Modena will be responsible for leading its Seven Pillar Sustainability Program, which encompasses:
- Crop protection and integrated pest management.
- Material management and waste reduction.
- Ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Water management and conservation.
- Soil management and conservation.
- Energy and emissions.
- People and culture vitality.
Modena has a degree in nutrition from Santa Monica College and has studied business marketing at the University of Montana, the company said.
