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Meet Carl Mastronardi, co-founder and president of Del Fresco Pure and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Travis Wentling will lead financial strategy and operations as the company continues to expand.
Eric Hill, regional vice president and general manager of Graphic Packaging International, will succeed Don Carrell.
Steve Peters will take the helm effective Nov. 1, succeeding George Gilvesy, who chose not to seek reappointment.
After 16 years as executive director, Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli will begin a new chapter in mid-2025, the organization says.
Jennifer Lind brings over 20 years of produce industry experience to the newly created position, blending expertise in sales operations with data-driven decision-making, the company said.
Ashley McPhee has joined as sales manager for eastern North America, and Simon Quesnel will serve as manager of finance, strategy and administration.
Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy also announced the promotion of two new executives, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Elaine Trevino brings more than 20 years of experience in agriculture, trade, government relations, supply chain and sustainability to her new position.
The company says Lisa (Davis) Corrigan has held various key positions during her more than 20 years in the fresh produce industry.
Micki Seibel has more than 25 years of experience leading early-stage startups through go-to-market strategy, fundraising, software and technical engineering.
Meet Bryan Barsness, vice president of sales and marketing for GrubMarket and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Giovanni Cavaletto, U.S. division president for GLC Cerritos and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Billy Augustine, president of All American Produce Co. and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Michelle Deleissegues, senior vice president of marketing for Gem-Pack Berries LLC and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Lauren Cleaner, manager for consumer public relations for The Wonderful Company and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Chris Gerlach, vice president of insights and analytics for the U.S. Apple Association and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Karin Gardner, vice president of marketing for Oppy and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Madison Hopper, marketing manager for Equifruit and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Dez Forsythe, vice president of supply chain for NPC Powered by Foodbuy and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Ajit Saxena, communications manager for Mucci Farms and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Jorge Quintero Jr., managing member/founder of Grower Alliance LLC and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Rosey Reuder, produce and floral buyer for Target and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Davis Mochizuki, national director of produce for Albertsons and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Mitch Wetzel, vice president of sales and marketing for Sunview Marketing International and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Ashley Yager, marketing director for Alpine Fresh Inc. and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Patricia Jimenez, vice president of contracts for Buyers Edge and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Cassie Howard, senior director of category management and marketing for Sunkist Growers and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Jose Luis Obregon, president of IPR Fresh and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.