GROWING THE GOODNESS
Austin Jackson Joins Blue Diamond as Regional Manager In December 2023, Austin Jackson joined Blue Diamond as Regional Manager in Eastern Stanislaus County where he will manage the communications and relationships of members, hullers, and industry providers, as well as collaborating with the Membership team on special projects. Austin was born and raised in Escalon, California in a farming family and has spent the bulk of his career involved in agricultural production. He was, most recently, employed at the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID), where he served as Division Manager. He holds a BS in Business Administration from California State University Stanislaus while he also worked for a diversified farming operation in San Joaquin County. At that ranch they farmed walnuts, alfalfa, fresh market tomatoes, wheat and corn. Austin lives in Escalon with his wife and two-year-old daughter. Austin enjoys spending time with his family, and if time allows, he can be found hunting, fishing, golfing and snacking on his favorite Blue Diamond product, Smokehouse.
Getting to Know Blue Diamond Regional Manager, Nicole Jansen
Nicole Jansen is excited to join the Blue Diamond team as Regional Manager for Solano, Yolo, and Colusa Counties. She had previously lived or worked in all three of the counties she will be serving. She will manage communications and relationships of members, hullers, and industry providers, as well as collaborating with the Membership team on special projects. Jansen has spent the majority of her career in the seed business, coming from Corteva Pioneer, where she served growers across the western U.S. as Western Product Manager. Recently, she worked for Henderson Hulling, a key Huller partner in the industry and anticipates bringing a high level of service to the members in her district.
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