Tanimura & Antle adds two senior account managers

The Salinas Valley grower-shipper has hired two experienced senior sales account managers — Todd Rainey and Jimmy Garcia — to grow the company’s sales.
The Salinas Valley grower-shipper has hired two experienced senior sales account managers — Todd Rainey and Jimmy Garcia — to grow the company’s sales.
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Salinas Valley grower-shipper Tanimura & Antle has expanded its sales department with the hiring of a pair of experienced senior account managers — Todd Rainey and Jimmy Garcia.

The two roles are designed to bolster the company's sales capabilities and align with its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, according to a news release. 

"As we strive to cultivate new business opportunities and grow within our existing customer base, it is crucial for us to maintain a team of skilled sales professionals who not only excel in their roles but also embody our company culture," Brian Antle, Tanimura & Antle executive vice president of sales, said in the release. "Jimmy and Todd are exceptional additions to our already talented sales team, and I am thrilled about the future of our sales department with them on board." 

Rainey has nearly 30 years of experience in the produce industry. He previously held various positions at companies such as Custom Produce, Sysco, River Ranch and Taylor Farms.

Rainey will join Tanimura & Antle's foodservice sales team, leveraging his extensive background in foodservice operations to provide invaluable insights and enhanced coverage for the company's esteemed foodservice customers, according to the release.

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“I am extremely honored and excited for the opportunity to join the Tanimura & Antle sales team. It is very humbling to become part of a company with such a great culture and impactful history on our industry,” Rainey said in the release. "I look forward to collaborating with an incredible group of individuals and representing this dynamic organization, its family and company legacy, and the legendary Tanimura & Antle brand." 

Garcia spent 19 years as a district sales manager at Dole Fresh Vegetables. Prior to Dole, he held positions at US Foodservice and Markon.

Joining Tanimura & Antle's open market sales team, Garcia will be able to leverage his deep industry knowledge to explore new business opportunities for the company's premium fresh produce, both within its existing customer base and beyond, according to the release. 

“I started my career as an inspector in the produce industry on the other side of the desk; I always knew when I was walking a Tanimura & Antle field. I’m proud to start the next chapter of my career selling the premium quality products that I walked fields for years ago,” Garcia said in the release. “Tanimura & Antle's reputation speaks for itself, and I am excited about the limitless possibilities that lie ahead." 

 

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