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Brandi Smith has over two decades of experience in accounting, finance and business management, as well as expertise in supporting complex agricultural organizations and driving financial insights.
Russell Hamlin, president of farming operations for the Bakersfield, Calif.-based grower of vegetables, will advise on Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Issues.
Shawn Munsell, chief financial officer for the Santa, Paula, Calif.-based grower-shipper, will depart for a new opportunity and James Snyder will return to the company to fill the role.
Will Regan joined the company in 2018 and was named to his most recent position, director of commercial finance and profitability, in 2022.
Formerly the company’s president of sales, Jim Roberts brings over two decades of experience to the role.
The company said the honor is a celebration not only of Coleman’s leadership, but also of the culture and values that define Equifruit.
Thomas “Tommy” Padilla has more than 14 years of experience in the produce industry, specializing in international and export sales.
Patrick Criteser, former CEO of Tillamook County Creamery Association, will join the Leamington, Ontario-based greenhouse grower.
The company has named produce industry veterans Jay Schneider as executive vice president of sales and procurement and Casey Kio as executive vice president of global business.
George Gilvesy received the Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award, recognizing efforts to improve the produce industry in the province.
Industry veteran Suzy Monford brings more than 25 years of experience to the specialty grocer focused on serving the Hispanic community.
Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s senior vice president of operations, is set to succeed Stuart Aitken in the role.
During a career that started with selling produce out the back of a huckster truck, Pete Machi has left an indelible mark on the industry, says Consumer Fresh Produce Inc.
The marketing agency, which positions brands to advance agriculture, recently made a trio of personnel moves, including the promotion of Sara Hewitt to director of public relations.
The Los Angeles-based executive search and recruitment firm is celebrating its partnerships in and contributions to the agribusiness industry.
Produce marketing strategist Amy Wood assumed the role this month after the Mushroom Council conducted a national search following the planned transition of Bart Minor, who had led the council for 26 years.
CPS says it honored James “Jim” Lugg, president of J. Lugg and Associates, for his selfless commitment to fresh produce food safety and exemplary leadership.
John Smith, whose career includes a 32-year tenure at Bayer Crop Science, will lead Valent USA’s sales team and direct the sales process for its products and services across North America.
Gilardi and his brother, Phil Gilardi, co-founded Freshway Foods in 1988 after purchasing the assets of their father’s wholesale company.
Rebecca Meyers will fill the new role and supports the company’s market expansion.
James Peterson had served as the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. With his move into operations, two longtime employees will be stepping into expanded roles within the sales department.
Mica Hider has joined the International Fresh Produce Association as its political affairs and action director.
Benjy Proffer, who died Aug. 2, operated the Missouri-based produce company his family established in 1964.
The Nunes Co. co-founder, who launched two grower-shippers and garnered produce industry honors, died Aug. 5 at age 95.
Carrie Vollmer-Sanders is a sixth-generation farmer with experience in collaborating with farmers, convening diverse leaders and addressing environmental challenges while maintaining a focus on business objectives.
Geoffrey Ratto, a fourth-generation member of the Ratto family, brings nearly 15 years of industry experience to the role.
Tim Youmans has more than 20 years experience in the produce industry and will be in charge of promoting customer relations and executing go-to-market strategies.
The national marketing, research and promotion board for the potato industry has chosen Shelley Olsen as chair, as well as announced its new executive committee.
Matthew Blair has been promoted to manage the fruit desk, with Justin Rowe set to oversee vegetable desk for the grocery retailer.
Danny Dumas will serve as senior vice president of sales, marketing and product management for North America.