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The changes to the Member Relations organization also necessitated a few adjustments in area assignments.
Finally, Mike Griffin, who has served Blue Diamond ’s members in Madera and Fresno counties for 28 years has announced his intent to retire at the end of 2021. Mike will complete his career coordinating the training and development of the new Regional Managers, passing on the wealth of experience he possesses.
•Districts 1 & 2 Glenn, Butte, Tehama, Placer, Yuba & Sutter – Christine Ivory Colusa, Yolo & Solano – John Aja
Commitment to Members Each of the changes above in the Member Relations
•District 3 Sacramento, Calaveras, Alameda, & San Joaquin west of Austin Rd – Ben Goudie
organization has been focused on demonstrating commitment to Blue Diamond ’s members and increasing the value delivered to the member/grower community. In the coming months, the Member Relations team will be working to optimize their activities. This will include identifying service levels to efficiently deliver the services and support members require while maximizing the opportunities to fulfill the strategic needs of the cooperative. * Ken Miyamoto’s start date with Blue Diamond Growers is August 16, 2021.
•District 4 San Joaquin east of Austin Rd – KC Stone
•District 5 Stanislaus north of Tuolumne River and west of San Joaquin River- Justin Elam , who previously served as Regional Manager in District 7. •District 6 Stanislaus south of Tuolumne River, west of 99 & east of San Joaquin River – KC Stone Stanislaus south of Tuolumne River, east of 99 & Merced north of Merced River, east of 99 – Brian Noeller •District 7 Merced County, West of 99 & South of Merced River, East of 99, North of Hwy 140 – Trent Voss Merced County, South of Hwy 140 and Madera County, North of Ave 12 – Ken Miyamoto
Mel Machado VP Member Relations Blue Diamond Growers
•District 8 Madera & Fresno south of Ave 12 north of Central Ave – Ashley Correia Fresno south of Central Ave and all of Kings – Meggie Gilbert
•District 9 Tulare and Kern – Jeremy Basich
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