Pacific Trellis opens new Arizona office

(Photo courtesy Pacific Trellis)

Photo courtesy Pacific Trellis
Photo courtesy Pacific Trellis

Josh Leichter, CEO of Pacific Trellis Fruit, announced today the opening of a new sales office in Tucson, Arizona and the appointment of Dan Carapella as director of special projects. Both announcements come as Pacific Trellis Fruit eyes development in the years ahead. Carapella will manage the new sales office, which will serve as Pacific Trellis Fruit’s fourth office location. As the director of special projects, Carapella will lead the company’s strategic initiatives surrounding company growth.

“We are excited to roll out these strategic moves for our company,” says Leichter. “The new Arizona office will help us form closer relationships with growers in the region and open ourselves up to a new pool of talent. Dan’s new role will allow us to best utilize his experience and skillsets to support our future growth,” Leichter added. 

Carapella joined Pacific Trellis Fruit in 2017 and currently serves as a senior sales executive and category manager for cherries. He will continue to fulfill both roles in his new position. 

The new Tucson office is now open. Carapella will assume his new role effective immediately. Learn more about Pacific Trellis by visiting their website https://www.pacifictrellisfruit.com/  or calling Blair Butterworth at 559-940-2931. 

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