Ocean Mist Farms, a grower-shipper of fresh artichokes, has hired Tim Wolfli as chief financial officer.
With over two decades of experience in fresh produce, including agriculture, aquaculture and foodservice, Wolfli brings with him a well-rounded set of skills and experience to help drive the now century-old and ever-evolving company into the future, Ocean Mist Farms said in a news release.
Former positions have included roles at Dole Food Co. in Salinas, Calif., Performance Food Group out of Santa Cruz, Calif., and most recently with Hog Island Oyster Co. in Marshall, Calif., where Wolfli served as CFO from 2018. His experience ranges from developing financial plans, forecasting and budgeting to strategic planning and creating and analyzing KPIs to drive growth and meet predetermined objectives, the release said.
Wolfli earned a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Stanislaus, and went on to acquire an MBA from his alma mater.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the dynamic team at Ocean Mist Farms” Wolfli said in the release. “I can easily and immediately contribute to their mission, vision and purpose as these tenets are similar to ones I have personally followed over the course of my career.”
“Tim will be a great addition to our team with his robust skillset, industry knowledge, and collaborative nature. His approach to striving for shared success will help bridge the gap across all facets of our organization,” Ocean Mist Farms President and CEO Chris Drew said in the release.
“Ocean Mist Farms is fortunate to be celebrating our centennial anniversary this year, and we recognize that we must continually grow and evolve in order to retain our industry leadership and continue to offer our Gold Standard products year-round.” Drew added. “Having Tim’s strong background for financial excellence as we adapt to the ever-changing worlds of business and agriculture means we must remain nimble and fastidious in order to meet this challenge.”
