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Chuck Sinks is the president of sales and marketing at Sage Fruit, Yakima, Wash.
Kellen Stailey Martin is the vice president of marketing at Hazel Technologies, Chicago, Ill.
Mollie Van Lieu is the vice president of nutrition and health at International Fresh Produce Association.
Jessica Wells is the executive director for Crunch Time Apple Growers, Lockport, N.Y.
Elyse Lipman will succeed Kent Shoemaker, who led the Immokalee, Fla.-based company for 13 years.
The vertically integrated salad and vegetable producer has promoted a longtime agriculture industry veteran to lead planning and data integrity.
Saul Macias has been hired by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas as communications coordinator.
Jim Mills is partner and consumer business leader for Pacific Southwest region of Deloitte & Touche.
Allison Moore is the executive vice president at Fresh Produce Association of the Americas in Nogales, Ariz.
Marliese Myers was formerly the marketing director at Lakeside Organic Gardens. She has since taken a role as customer marketing director at Farm Journal, crops division.
Will Rehrig is the president of Rehrig Pacific Company in Vernon, Calif.
Chris Romano is the vice president of produce, floral and gifts at The Fresh Market, Greensboro, N.C.
Vic Savanello is the regional vice president of produce and floral, SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Matt Schwartz is the CEO and co-founder of Afresh, San Francisco, Calif.
George Harter is the vice president of special projects at CMI Orchards in Wenatchee, Wash.
Brian Klumpp is the director of marketing and strategic development at North Bay Produce Inc. in Traverse City, Mich.
Kay Kurtzweil Greenley is the merchandising supervisor at Indianapolis Fruit.
Kenny Lund is the executive vice president of Allen Lund Company logistics division in Louisville, Ky.
Jeff Mallory is vice president of produce operations at Hy-Vee, Inc. in West Des Moines, Iowa.
With almost 40 years of experience directing sales teams, Jay Schneider will lead the New Jersey sales office and drive business strategy for the Los Angeles-based company.
Kim Chackal is the director of sales and marketing at Equifruit in Montreal, Canada.
Ryan Fernandes is the produce manager at Longo Brothers Fruit Markets in Ontario, Canada.
Dante Galeazzi is the president of the Texas International Produce Association.
Leah Halverson is the founder and CEO of Ten Acre Marketing based in Grand Forks, N.D.
Allen Lund Company announces the promotion of Jessica Annis to assistant manager of the Savannah office.
Andy D’Arrigo was born in Stockton, CA on February 1, 1924 to Stefano and Concetta D’Arrigo.
Del Rey Avocado announced that Justin Warren, has been appointed Del Rey Avocado’s new Chief Financial Officer on January 2, 2022.
Farm Fresh Direct has named Mike Hulett as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.
In a Q&A with The Packer, Amanda Griffin, VP of education and events specialist with the NABC discussed marketing advice, goals for the produce industry and what favorite activities are getting her through the pandemic.
Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to director of national sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier.