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Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Rick Alcocer is bringing his four-decade-long career to a close.
The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with the membership and begin their board service at the 2024 Global Fresh Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 17-19, in Atlanta.
Brett Baker, president of United Apple Sales in New York, will lead the U.S. Apple Association’s board of directors for 2024-25.
Rebecca Lupfer, who most recently served as chief financial officer, will lead all aspects of merchandising for the Carlisle, Pa.-based company, as well as commercial planning and pricing.
RPE Inc., Bancroft, Wis., has hired Lauren Mordasky as business development manager.
Terra Exports, Las Vegas, hired Laura Paternostro as chief financial officer.
Neftali Garcia, representing the first generation in his family to attend college, was also a benefactor of the Washington Apple Education Foundation.
The Alliance for Food and Farming has appointed Kate Tynan chairwoman of its board and Ian LeMay vice chairman.
Sinclair International has appointed John Rogers to commercial director of North America
The Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent is bringing people in the produce and floral industry together with a Virtual Wellness Walk and Run Challenge.
Israeli company Top Seeds International has hired Ofir Elasar as vice president of sales and marketing.
Although the trade show experience was all online at United Fresh LIVE!, some attendees spent a lot of time visiting different booths.
Blueberry breeder Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., Lowell, Ore., has hired Alberto Medina-Mora as regional director for Mexico.
Every new day will bring a bit more diversity to employers because of changing demographics in the U.S., but building inclusion in the workplace takes intention, speakers said during a PMA Virtual Town Hall on diversity.
Joe Millman has joined I Love Produce’s marketing team.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office has named five members to the U.S. Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.
Agricultural Capital (AC) has restructured and added new leadership to prepare for rapid growth, according to the company.
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass., has hired Tom Hayes as president and CEO.
Angela Lopez-Avalos has joined Cecelia Packing Corp., Orange Cove, Calif., as sales associate.
The New England Produce Council has welcomed new leadership as the two-year terms of executive board members expired.
The New York Apple Association, Fishers, has promoted Cailin Kowalewski to account promotion manager.
Although pumpkin harvest has started, it’s still “The Growing Season” at Frey Farms, Keenes, Ill.
The Produce Marketing Association’s weekly Town Hall discussion focuses on gender equality and benefits to the industry.
Mission Produce, Oxnard, Calif., has promoted Stephen Fink to vice president of North American Sales.
North Shore Greenhouses, Thermal, Calif., has named Vivianna Greene as marketing manager and promoted Brittney Bubb to creative director.
Vidalia onion grower G&R Farms has hired Jon Dorminey as director of operations.
Farm Fresh Produce Inc., Faison, N.C., has hired Oscar Avila as its lead salesman specializing in sweet potatoes.
John Lyons, director of sales at Alpine Fresh, Miami, is retiring after 30 years at the company.
Melon grower and marketer Legend Produce, Scottsdale, Ariz., has hired Brian Faseler as a sales associate.
The Pear Bureau Northwest, Milwaukie, Ore., has promoted Neil Ferguson to creative marketing manager.