Ocean Mist Farms announces new director of value-added sales, sales reps

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Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., is pleased to announce Jeff Hutterer has joined Ocean Mist Farms as Director of Value-Added Sales and Christa Schuck has joined as Sales Representative.

Jeff Hutterer
Jeff Hutterer; photo
courtesy Ocean Mist Farms

As Director of Value-Added Sales, Hutterer will be responsible for developing value-added business for Ocean Mist Farms. Prior to accepting the position, Hutterer served as Director of Retail Sales at Mann Packing. He earned his Bachelor of Science, Marketing at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

“We are glad to have Jeff join our team and to have his experience in developing our value-added business,” said Rick Bravo, VP of Sales & Marketing at Ocean Mist Farms. “With his experience, he will make us stronger, and we look forward to his work with us.”

In her new role as Sales Representative, Schuck will work closely with Director of Sales, Joseph

Christa Schuck; photo courtesy Ocean Mist Farms
Christa Schuck; photo
courtesy Ocean Mist Farms

Angelo, to develop Ocean Mist Farms’ foodservice customer portfolio. Prior to joining Ocean Mist Farms, Schuck served as Senior Director of Foodservice Sales / National Account Manager at Tanimura & Antle Fresh Foods, Inc. She earned her B.S. in Agricultural Business – Marketing from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. 

“With Schuck’s vast experience, we look forward to the impact she will have at Ocean Mist Farms,” said Joseph Angelo, Director of Sales at Ocean Mist Farms. 

 

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