Pete Pappas & Sons adds to sales team

Terry Thornsberry is a second-generation produce veteran with 40 years of industry expertise, according to a news release.

Terry Thornsberry
Terry Thornsberry
(Photo courtesy of Pete Pappas & Sons)

Terry Thornsberry has joined Pete Pappas & Sons’ sales team as director of fresh perishables.

Thornsberry is a second-generation produce veteran with 40 years of industry expertise, according to a news release. His knowledge in both shipping and wholesale programs span the Midwest and internationally. He plans to create value for Pappas customers by introducing new items to their product lineup and adding to the customer base, the release said.

“I couldn’t be more excited to bring my decades of produce experience to such a dynamic company as Pete Pappas & Sons,” Thornsberry said in the release.

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