Glennville, Ga.-based, third-generation Vidalia onion grower G&R Farms has promoted Fabian Murillo to shed manager.
In this role, Murillo oversees all day-to-day operations of shed production, including onion storage, drying, production scheduling, inventory management and staff supervision of over 60 employees, according to a news release.
Murillo has been with G&R Farms for much of his life, starting as a seasonal worker at age 16 alongside his grandfather, David Murillo Sr., who served as G&R’s shed manager for over 34 years. Fabian Murillo joined the company full-time in 2015 and, through his hard work and leadership, has been promoted three times, taking on increasingly significant responsibilities, the release said.
“Being part of the G&R Farms family has been a privilege for most of my life, and stepping into the role of shed manager is an incredible honor,” Murillo said. “I’m excited to continue the legacy my grandfather began here over three decades ago, and I look forward to working with this amazing team to ensure we deliver the highest standards of quality and efficiency.”
G&R Farms said that, in his most recent role as shipping manager and inventory control supervisor, Murillo excelled in streamlining operations, overseeing shipping logistics and maintaining high standards for product quality. His strong leadership skills and deep understanding of the company’s operations made him an ideal fit as shed manager, the company said.
“Fabian’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental to our success, and his promotion is well-deserved,” said Jon Dorminey, vice president of operations for G&R Farms. “We’re excited to watch him excel in his new role.”
G&R Farms said Murillo’s promotion reflects its commitment to fostering talent from within and recognizing the contributions of long-time employees.
“The Murillo family’s legacy and Fabian’s personal dedication have been integral to the company’s ongoing mission to provide the highest quality onions to customers worldwide,” G&R Farms said in the release.
