Chairman of the board development committee Steffanie Smith, of River Point Farms, has announced the new officers and directors nominated to serve on the United Fresh Produce Association board of directors for 2012/13.
Ascending to chairman of the board is David Krause, president of Paramount Citrus, the largest integrated grower and packer of citrus in California.
Nominated as chairman-elect is Ron Midyett, CEO of Apio Inc, who currently serves as secretary-treasurer of the Board. Prior to joining Apio in 2005, Midyett held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations at Dole Fresh Vegetables.
Current chairman Reggie Griffin, retired corporate vice-president, produce & floral merchandising & procurement at The Kroger Company, will move to the position of immediate past chairman and will remain on the board and the executive committee.
For a full list of industry leaders that have been nominated to serve as new members of the United Fresh board for a two-year term beginning April 2012, click here.
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