Saul Macias has been hired by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas as communications coordinator.
“We are excited to add Saul to our team and look forward to the energy and innovation he will bring to our communications efforts,” Lance Jungmeyer, FPAA president, said in a news release. “We have expanded our presence on major social media outlets over the last year, and we have overhauled our member communications as well. Saul is well-positioned to continue to take us to the next level.”
Macias is a native of Nogales, the release said, bringing a history of contributing to the local community.
He was involved with the nonprofit SouthWest Folklife Alliance for over 10 years, working towards preserving and presenting the unique cultural and traditional arts, food and dance of the region, according to the release. He was also an organizer with Uber as they established a presence in Arizona.
Macias is a member of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa and attends the University of Arizona, where he is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in law, according to the release.
“I look forward to working with such a great team,” Macias said in the release. “This industry is so important in our community, and to have a chance to help further the outreach and communications efforts for the produce industry is an exciting challenge.”
