Introducing the 2022 Packer 25

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The 2022 Packer 25 is our annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain. Each year, The Packer invites the produce industry to nominate distinguished veterans, leaders and rising stars of the fresh produce industry. As always, our editorial team was energized and awed by the talented pool of nominees this year. Now in its 18th year, The Packer is once again spotlighting 25 dynamic and inspiring people who are moving the produce industry forward.

The 2022 Packer 25:

Jay Alley, co-owner and vice president of sales for Fresh Innovations LLC, home of Yo Quiero Brands, Rhome, Texas 

Joe Atchison, assistant secretary and director of marketing and development of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture

Troy Bland, CEO of Bland Farms, Glennville, Ga.

Nick Carter, CEO and co-founder of Market Wagon based in Indianapolis, Ind.

Kim Chackal, director of sales and marketing at Equifruit in Montreal, Canada.

Ryan Fernandes, produce manager at Longo Brothers Fruit Markets in Ontario, Canada.

Dante Galeazzi, president of the Texas International Produce Association.

Leah Halverson, founder and CEO of Ten Acre Marketing based in Grand Forks, N.D.

George Harter, vice president of special projects at CMI Orchards in Wenatchee, Wash.

Brian Klumpp, director of marketing and strategic development at North Bay Produce Inc. in Traverse City, Mich.

Kay Kurtzweil Greenley, merchandising supervisor at Indianapolis Fruit.

Kenny Lund, executive vice president of Allen Lund Company logistics division in La Cañada, CA. 

Jeff Mallory, vice president of produce operations at Hy-Vee, Inc. in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Jim Mills, partner and consumer business leader for Pacific Southwest region of Deloitte & Touche.

Allison Moore, executive vice president at Fresh Produce Association of the Americas in Nogales, Ariz.

Marliese Myers was formerly the marketing director at Lakeside Organic Gardens. 

Will Rehrig, president of Rehrig Pacific Company in Vernon, Calif.

Chris Romano, vice president of produce, floral and gifts at The Fresh Market, Greensboro, N.C.

Vic Savanello, regional vice president of produce and floral, SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Matt Schwartz, CEO and co-founder of Afresh, San Francisco, Calif.

Deep Silver, senior marketing director at Boskovich Farms, Oxnard, Calif.

Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing at Sage Fruit, Yakima, Wash.

Kellen Stailey Martin, vice president of marketing at Hazel Technologies, Chicago, Ill.

Mollie Van Lieu, vice president of nutrition and health at International Fresh Produce Association.

Jessica Wells, executive director for Crunch Time Apple Growers, Lockport, N.Y.

 

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