GROWING THE GOODNESS
Introducing: Ashley Correia, BDG’s Newest Regional Manager
AF: What led you to become a Regional Manager ?
A: A couple of my field mentors were Field Representatives at Blue Diamond and taught me the Blue Diamond Way. I would go on industry ride-alongs with them and knew that one day I would enjoy this type of position.
AF: What is one of your greatest passions in this industry ?
A: I love what the industry stands for. It is great to work with family organizations that have been around for many years. AF: We heard you helped create a GPS application that locates pest detection traps in the county. Could you tell us about that ? A: Yes, I helped create a program that allowed the Pest Detection Trappers to properly GPS locate the insect traps in different trees and plants around the county. As an inspector overseeing the process, we were easily able to monitor our team as they completed servicing the traps in the county. AF: What are you looking forward to the most as you begin your career with Blue Diamond ? A: I am looking forward to working with a great team and building relationships with growers and industry members in my coverage area.
Almond Facts (AF): You’re no stranger to the almond industry. How did you get involved in agriculture ? Ashley (A): I grew up in a small farm town of Lemoore and joined the FFA program at Lemoore High. I enjoyed learning about the agriculture industry and knew that I wanted to pursue a career in agriculture. I went to Fresno State and graduated in 2013 with a B.S in Ag Business. AF: Could you share an exciting highlight about working in agriculture ? A: Helping a grower fix an irrigation issue in their orchard that helped fix an issue that was causing their orchard to not produce as well. AF: What brought you to Blue Diamond ? What was the greatest appeal to you ? A: The role as a Regional Manager. This position is the best of both worlds, I get to work with growers and be out in the field as well as making sure their individual contracts are up to date.
AF: What is your favorite Blue Diamond product ?
A: My favorite Blue Diamond product is chocolate covered almonds.
AF: What are some of your hobbies ?
A: I enjoy crafting, hanging out with friends and family and riding my dirt bike.
AF: What else would you like our growers to know ?
A: I love being outdoors.
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