Meridian Growers — grower, processor, shipper and marketer of California and Arizona almonds, pistachios and pecans — announced April 8 that DJ Ellsworth has joined the team as a sales representative.
Ellsworth brings over seven years of experience in the tree nut industry, beginning his career as a crop adviser with Ultra Gro. Most recently, he worked as an almond trader with Olam Farming. He will manage Meridian Growers’ almond pool and handle sales for both pistachios and almonds.
“I am honored to be working and learning alongside some of the brightest minds and best advocates in the pistachio industry. With excellent growers and a masterpiece of a processing plant, I am looking forward to the many seasons ahead of relentlessly pursuing the best price possible for our growers,” Ellsworth said in a news release.
Given his extensive background, the company said it is confident Ellsworth will be a valuable asset to its team, and it looks forward to his future at Meridian.
“Bringing DJ on has been a great addition to our team. His past experiences have made it a smooth transition to Meridian. I look forward to our partners, customers and industry colleagues working together with DJ,” said Tyler Zion, Meridian’s director of sales.
