Oppy’s Dan Wickland retires

The Oppenheimer Group’s Senior Sales Representative Dan Wickland is retiring.

Wickland, who joined Oppy in 2002, “brought his unique brand of salesmanship to the organization,” Mickey Schaefer, sales manager for Oppy, said in a news releases.

“Dan is the longest-tenured employee in the history of the Chicago office and has worn many hats during his time with the company, notably his contributions to the growth of Zespri kiwi, Oceanside Pole tomatoes, and Jazz and Envy apples in our market area,” Schaefer said in the release.

Wickland, who retires April 15, has worked in the produce industry for more than four decades. 

“The way we do business has changed, but at the heart of it, produce remains a relationship business — with growers, customers and the people we work alongside every day,” Wickland said in the release. “As my career has progressed, I’ve enjoyed spending time with the next generation of Oppy produce pros, instilling strong fundamentals, sharing experiences and appreciating what everyone can bring to the table.”

Oppy Senior Vice President of Sales Brett Libke praised Wickland’s contributions.

“He has been a steady influence on our team through many years and many changes, focusing on the details and getting the job done with humor, reliability and style,” Libke said in the release. "We wish Dan all the best in his retirement.”