POST-EVENT REPORT
NOVEMBER 2 ND –5 TH , 2022
THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Annual Meeting Highlights ................................................... 3 Event Promotion & Media Exposure ........................................... 5 BytheNumbers.......................................................... 5 MarketingChannels...................................................... 5 Spotlight .............................................................. 5 Voices of the Valley Podcast.............................................. 5 Western Grower & Shipper Magazine...................................... 5 EarnedMedia.......................................................... 5 SocialMedia........................................................... 5 SocialMediasampleposts................................................. 6 On-site Sponsor Promotions .................................................. 8 WelcomeConferenceBags................................................ 8 On-siteSignage.......................................................... 8 On-siteVideos........................................................... 8 WesternGrowersAnnualMeetingApp...................................... 8 Annual Meeting Events ...................................................... 9 AnnualMeetingAttendeeList............................................. 10 Thank you to Our Generous Sponsors ......................................... 20
Welcome Reception
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ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The 96 th Western Growers (WG) Annual Meeting continued its long tradition of being the marquee event in the fresh produce industry. Over four days in early November, hundreds of growers and industry stakeholders gathered at The Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas to strengthen the bonds that contribute to our continued collective success. The Annual Meeting also provided a platform to recognize the significant accomplishments of our members, the visionary leadership of our volunteer Board of Directors, and the integral role our sponsors and suppliers play in ensuring the competitiveness and profitability of our farming businesses. Following a packed opening Welcome Reception on Nov. 2, the Annual Meeting hit the ground running on Nov. 3 with a riveting Keynote Kickoff presentation by Jennifer Sey, the former Levi’s top executive who resigned in early 2022 rather than be silenced for her views on COVID school closure policies. Concurrent with the Kickoff Keynote, the Board of Directors conducted their quarterly meeting to deliberate on critical issues facing Western fresh produce growers. In addition to its official business, the board recognized the service of seven outgoing directors, including three former chairs—one of which is part of the only grandfather, father and son trio to serve as WG Chair (John D’Arrigo). The 38- year tenure of David Zanze, Executive Vice President of Western Growers Assurance Trust and President of Pinnacle Claims Management was also celebrated.
Contributing to the strongest lineup of speakers in recent Annual Meeting memory, former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush Karl Rove headlined the WG Political Action Committee (PAC) Luncheon. Considered one of the most influential Presidential appointees of all time, Rove captivated the audience during his on-stage interview with WG President and CEO Dave Puglia, as the two covered everything from the vibrant-but- discordant history of American politics to President George W. Bush’s unexpected skill as a painter. The first featured session of the Annual Meeting took place Thursday afternoon as WG Chair Albert Keck moderated a dynamic panel titled: When Family Farms Give Way to Outsiders . Featuring Brandon Grimm, General Manager, Organic Operations at Grimmway Farms; Heather Mulholland, COO at Mulholland Citrus; Ted Reimers, Vice President, Agribusiness at American AgCredit; and Derek Yurosek, Managing Director at Arable Capital Partners, the panelists covered a range of topics related to the increasing role of private equity in the Western fresh produce industry. Thursday evening concluded with an evening of ‘60s glitz and glamour at the Party with the Partners. Partygoers danced and sang along with “The Rat Pack and Marilyn” while enjoying the greatest hits from Frank, Dean and Sammy. Friday morning, Nov. 4, began with a special breakfast recognizing the highest tier of Annual
Honoring Pinnacle’s David Zanze at the Party with the Partners event
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Meeting sponsors. Representatives from Diamond Sponsor companies Bayer, Farm Credit, Nutrien Ag Solutions and RDO Equipment networked with the board of directors and each enjoyed a moment on stage in the spotlight. The morning continued with the fifth annual AgSharks competition where three selected startups pitched their innovations in front of a panel of judges and a live audience of more than 300 fresh produce growers and industry leaders. Hosted by Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, NutJobs—which transforms nutshell waste into bio-based, compostable alternatives to single use plastics—emerged as the winner of the competition, earning a record $6 million investment from S2G Ventures. NutJobs was also the winner of the Audience Choice Award. WG Chair Albert Keck hosted the Chair’s Luncheon and Keynote, where Four-Star Admiral William McRaven shared wisdom he gleaned from 37 years
in the U.S. Navy, including high-ranking positions of command during the Persian Gulf War, the War on Terror and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Drawing on his lifetime of service, Admiral McRaven captivated the audience with a dramatic recounting of the mission that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011 and his message of teamwork, personal accountability and resilience. Later that afternoon, the educational portion of the Annual Meeting wrapped up with one final featured session: The Promises and Challenges of New Breeding Technologies. Moderated by Jenny Maloney of Bayer CropScience Vegetables, the panel featured experts from the plant genetics industry, including Dr. Sarah Evanega, Lead, Stakeholder Communications to the Pairwise Team; Ernie Farley, Partner at Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce; and David Marguleas, President and CEO of Sun World. Together, the panel discussed the viability of cutting-edge breeding technologies in the fresh produce industry. Friday concluded with the VIP Sponsor Reception, an intimate venue for premier-level Annual Meeting sponsors to socialize with WG grower members and executive staff, and the Award of Honor Dinner Gala honoring agricultural icon John Harris of Harris Farms. With more than 50 years of experience in ranching, farming, hospitality and thoroughbred horse racing, Harris embodies the diversity and entrepreneurship in California agriculture. Following the award ceremony, the audience was treated to the spectacular sounds of Super Diamond, a tribute band that honors the much-loved international pop icon Neil Diamond. The Annual Meeting wrapped up Saturday morning, Nov. 5, with some friendly competition during the 2022 Western Growers Par and Away Golf Tournament at the Revere Golf Club. As we look forward to another memorable gathering next year at the 97 th Western Growers Annual Meeting, to be held at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Nov. 12-15, 2023, we remain committed to delivering a top-notch experience for our members and driving exceptional value for our sponsors. Visit the Annual Meeting website for more information.
Award of Honor Dinner placesetting
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EVENT PROMOTION & MEDIA EXPOSURE
BY THE NUMBERS A coordinated marketing effort was a vital part of the promotional campaign for both sponsorship and attendee recruitment. The 2022 Annual Meeting had more than 450 attendees and 82 sponsor companies generously supporting the Western Growers Annual Meeting, Center for Innovation & Technology and the Western Growers Foundation. MARKETING CHANNELS Spotlight The Annual Meeting was promoted more than
Western Grower & Shipper John Harris was featured on the cover and in a multi- page feature in Western Grower & Shipper magazine. The Annual Meeting received a preview article and in- house created advertising and sponsor S2G Ventures was highlighted in a feature for their involvement in the AgSharks event. In addition, AgSharks winner Nutjobs will be featured in an upcoming issue. • Western Growers’ 2022 Award of Honor Recipient Exemplifies the Best of California Agribusiness: Celebrating John Harris’ Golden State • The 96th Western Growers Annual Meeting in Las Vegas Will Hit the Jackpot with Networking, Education and Entertainment • Annual Meeting Preview: S2G Ventures Teams with WG for Fifth AgSharks ® Competition
20 times in Spotlight, Western Growers’ weekly e-mail newsletter to members. Total reach: 4628.
Email Promotion More than 13 e-mails advertising the event were sent to members, with a total reach of 5661. Podcast Panelist and Sun World CEO David Marguleas was featured on an episode of Voices of the Valley, as was AgSharks finalist En Solucion. AgSharks winner Nutjobs will be featured in an episode to be released soon.
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Earned Media Two press releases were sent from the Annual Meeting; one focused on the newly-elected members of the Western Growers Board of Directors, while the other revealed Nutjobs as the record-setting AgSharks winner. Despite the event being closed to in-person editorial media, coverage of the Annual Meeting during the event thanks to these releases received more than 20 placements in the press for a potential audience of 6.3 million. Key press links:
AgriPulse www.agri-pulse.com/articles/18475-five- questions-with-western-growers-president- and-ceo-dave-puglia
And Now You Know www.andnowuknow.com/behind-greens/ western-growers-announces-winner-agsharks- pitch-competition-walt-duflock-aaron- rudberg-paul-kephart/anne-allen/81338
The Packer www.thepacker.com/news/industry/western- growers-members-named-board-directors
The Produce News theproducenews.com/sightings/western- growers-wins-big-annual-meeting-las-vegas
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Western Growers Facebook Reach of 31,464
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Western Growers Twitter Reach of 3,084
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ON-SITE SPONSOR PROMOTIONS
Attendees at the Registration Desk
Welcome Conference Bags Over 450 welcome tote bags, sponsored by Rabo AgriFinance, were filled with promotional material from our sponsors and distributed to attendees. On-Site Signage All sponsors were recognized on the event screens as well as prominently displayed on signage throughout the events. Sponsorship recognition and promotion was a driving force in all of the event planning and logistic decisions. On-Site Videos Diamond and Platinum Sponsors were given the benefit of displaying their videos at the Featured Sessions, luncheons and dinners. Western Growers App All levels of sponsors were given the opportunity to highlight their company on the app, including company descriptions and links to websites and social media pages.
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ANNUAL MEETING EVENTS
Attendees at the Western Growers Annual Meeting were involved in several key industry workshops and networking events. • The Board of Directors Annual Meeting discussed the pressing issues facing the leaders of the fresh produce industry. • Featured Sessions included: When Family Farms Give Way to Outsiders, The Promises & Challenges of New Breeding Technologies and AgSharks ® where start-up companies pitched for investment funds from our Platinum Sponsor S2G Ventures. • Premier Keynote Speakers included Jennifer Sey, Admiral William McRaven, and Karl Rove. • A plethora of networking activities including the Welcome Reception, Board of Directors’ breakfast, Diamond Breakfast, VIP Sponsor Reception, the Party with the Partners – Rat Pack Edition, WGAM Give Back Event, the PAC Luncheon, Chair’s Luncheon, Award of Honor Reception, Award of Honor Dinner Gala and the Annual Meeting Golf Tournament.
Kick Off Keynote Speaker Jennifer Sey
AgSharks ® Competition
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ATTENDEES
Bob Gray Pat Gray
Pacific Grove, CA Pacific Grove, CA
Bank of America Jennifer Boland Brion Francom Alison Maddox
Sacramento, CA Bakersfield, CA
Adm. William McRaven Karl Rove Jennifer Sey
Fresno, CA Fresno, CA
Denver, CO
Ben Maddox
Mike Stuart 3P Partners
Laguna Niguel, CA
Bank of the West Jeff Burch
Newport Beach, CA
Morgan Kelley
Davis, CA
Justin Emmi
Fresno , CA
Aanika Biosciences, Inc Catherine Besselman
Barkley Ag Enterprises LLC Pam Mendenhall
Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY
Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ
Christopher Ryan
Robby Barkley
AGCO
Barkley Co. of Arizona Cori Auza
Jon Slama
Duluth, GA
Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ
Hank Auza
AgCode Inc.
Lance Donny
Fresno, CA
Bayer
Frank Wong
Raleigh, NC
AGQ Labs Paulina Gastelum
Oxnard, CA
Bayer CropScience Andrew Burchett
Dardenne Prairie, MO
Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. Jason Lutz
Dustin Hauge Jenny Maloney
Cambria, CA Carlsbad, CA
Osage Beach, MO Camdenton, MO
Sara Wyant
Beachside Produce, LLC John Jackson
AgSquared Kevin Hannigan alliantgroup Justin McAnally American AgCredit Michelle Reimers Ted Reimers Lauren Morris
Nipomo, CA
Greenville, SC
Bengard Ranch Bardin Bengard
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
Houston, TX Houston, TX
Pam Bengard
Blue Book Services, Inc. Jim Carr
Carol Stream, IL Carol Stream, IL
Laura Carr
Turlock, CA
BMO Harris Bank Megan Beck
AMVAC
San Francisco, CA
Adam Tavares Krista Tavares
Madera, CA Madera, CA
Janine Sekulic
Chicago, IL
Don Unruh
Bakersfield, CA Los Angeles, CA
Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce Ernie Farley
Jennifer Wendrow
Watsonville, CA
Bolour/Carl Immigration Group Ally Bolour
Anthem Blue Cross Greg Gaunt Therese Nielsen
Los Angeles , CA Los Angeles , CA
Alexander Carl
Gold River, CA
Bonduelle Fresh Americas Tony Banegas
APMA
Irwindale, CA Irwindale, CA Irwindale, CA
Julia Belliard
Salinas, CA
Jonathan Clancy Andrea Montagna
Aquestia USA Justin McBride
Arroyo Grande, CA
Bonipak Produce Inc. Christine Reade
Arable Capital Partners Derek Yurosek
Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria, CA
Bellevue, WA
Craig Reade
Baloian Farms Barbara Baloian
Booth Ranches Tracy Jones
Fresno, CA Fresno, CA
Orange Cove, CA
Tim Baloian
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ATTENDEES CONTINUED
Borba Farms Mark Borba
Compeer Agri-Access Bill Lewis Concept Clean Energy Elliot Jaramillo
Fresno, CA Fresno, CA
Windermere, FL
Peggy Borba
Boskovich Farms Inc. George Boskovich
Laguna Beach, CA
Oxnard, CA
CoolPak-Bunzl AG Victor Garcia
Braga Fresh Family Farms Rod Braga
Camarillo, CA
Soledad, CA
Corigin
Colby Pereira Jeff Pereira C.H. Robinson Joshua Noonan
Mike Woelk
Merced, CA
Corteva Agriscience Caroline Silveira
Sacramento, CA
Eden Prairie, MN
Cove Ranch Management Brian Bertelsen
Lauren Singh
Salinas, CA
Reedley, CA
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Andy Thulin
CVSAG Julie Airoso-Locke D.M. Camp & Sons Edwin Camp
San Luis Obispo, CA San Lus Obispo, CA
Tulare, CA
Russ Kabaker
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Dwight Ferguson
Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield, CA
Monterey, CA Monterey, CA
Kaye Camp
Nancy Ferguson
D’Arrigo California Chad Amaral
California Citrus Mutual Casey Creamer
Salinas, CA Spreckels, CA
Exeter, CA
Kiana Amaral
Cascadia Capital Scott Porter
Decco US Postharvest Marcus Dunning
Marina del Rey, CA
San Miguel, CA
Center for Produce Safety Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli
Denham Services Tommy Denham
Woodland, CA
Salinas, CA
CH2O, Inc.
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc Tim Escamilla
Craig Belfield Tom Iverson
Tumwater, WA Tumwater, WA
Monterey, CA
Downey Brand LLP John McCarron
Chandler Farms LP Bill Chandler
Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA
Selma, CA Selma, CA
Dale Stern
Carol Chandler
CHEP USA
Jason Adlam Paul Lowry
Orlando, FL
Mandeville, LA
Mariana Thomaz Citibank Matthew Fowler Cleantec Logistics Jeff Denham
Orlando, FL
Fresno, CA
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
Sonia Denham
Coastline Family Farms Larry Cox
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
Tina Cox
CoBank
Brett Lauppe
Rocklin, CA
Feature Session “When Family Farms Give Way to Outsiders” panel
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ATTENDEES CONTINUED
Emerald Packaging, Inc. Jim Kelly
Gowan
Union City, CA Union City, CA
Cindy Smith
Las Vegas, NV
Alyssa Valladao
Grand Avenue Produce Co. Steve Potter Green Rubber – Kennedy Ag. Jill Kennedy
En Solucion Alex Athey
Visalia, CA
Lara Kirkham Farm Credit West David Bedell
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
Mark Kennedy
Paso Robles, CA Santa Maria, CA Paso Robles, CA Imperial, CA Bakersfield, CA Washington, DC Chesterfield, MO Nevada City, CA
Grimmway Farms Brandon Grimm
Bethany Filter Nathan Garcin
Bakersfield, CA
The Growers Company Inc. Cynthia Rodriguez
Daniel Litz
Somerton, AZ Somerton, AZ
Bianca Ramirez
Sonny Rodriguez
Farmers Business Network Ken Barbic
Hadley Date Gardens Albert Keck
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Adriano Santos Candace Wilson
Carlin Keck Caroline Keck
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Fennemore
Harris Farms Matt Byers Suzie Byers
Daniel Arana Michael Heglund June Monroe
Irvine, CA
Darren Filkins Manny Gray Cookie Hackworth John Harris Annette Limon Richard Muldoon Harris Farms, Inc. William Bourdeau Harris Fresh Inc. Richard Bouwman
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association David Hill
Maitland, FL Maitland, FL Maitland, FL Maitland, FL
Lisa Hill
Alicia Joyner Mike Joyner
Frank Capurro & Son LLC John Manfre Fresh Venture Farms LLC Jennifer Boelts
Scottsdale, AZ
Coalinga, CA
Oxnard , CA Oxnard , CA
Visalia, CA
Robert Boelts
Harrison Co. Nancy Ervin
Fresno Madera Farm Credit David Ylarregui
Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA
Heartland Financial, USA (HTLF) Tyler Jewell
Frost, PLLC Doug Snell
Monterey, CA Monterey, CA
Scottsdale, AZ
Kaylee VanBlarcom
Tim Terkelsen
Yuma, AZ
Helena Agri-Enterprises Cory Weddle
Garry Richardson Farms Kyle Richardson Gem-Pack Berries LLC Nedra Craig
Casa Grande, AZ
Bakersfield, CA
HMC Farms Deborah McClarty Harold McClarty
Kingsburg, CA Kingsburg, CA
Irvine, CA Irvine, CA Irvine, CA
Steve Craig Deann Collins
HTLF Food & Agribusiness Patrick Bishop Idaho Grower Shippers Assn. Shawn Boyle
Salinas, CA
Gills Onions,LLC Steven Gill
Oxnard, CA
Idaho Falls, ID
Golden State Herbs Alan De Young
iDecsionSciences Diane Wetherington
Bourbonnais, IL
Scottsdale, AZ
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ATTENDEES CONTINUED
iFoodDS Minos Athanassiadis Johnna Hepner Ilume Ag Management Kevin Andrew Maureen Andrew Innovative Produce George Adam
Kern Ridge Growers, LLC Jason Higbee
Arvin, CA
Hollister, CA
Bob Giragosian
Bakersfield , CA
KeyBank Agribusiness Rob Meyer Kincannon & Reed Carolyn Schubert LaBrucherie Produce J.P. LaBrucherie Stephanie LaBrucherie
Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield, CA
Elk Grove, CA
Bull Valley, IL
Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria, CA
Philip Adam
El Centro, CA El Centro, CA
International Fresh Produce Association Robert Guenther
Washington, DC
Land Advisors Organization Bobby Wuertz
International Paper Gregg Franklin
Scottsdale, AZ
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
LGMA
Rozlyn Franklin
Tim York
Salinas , CA
Jack T. Baillie Co., Inc John Baillie
LIDCO INC Rocky Hampton
Salinas, CA
Brawley, CA
John Deere
Main Street Produce Alexandra Allen
David Gordillo
Overland Park, KS
Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria, CA
JRG Attorneys at Law Patrick Casey
Paul Allen
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
Martori Farms Sherry Martori Steve Martori Steve Martori III
Anais Mora
Paradise Valley, AZ Paradise Valley, AZ
JV Smith Companies Emil Eshaya
Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ
Austin Savage
Maschoff Brennan LLP Robert Boone
Vic Smith
Park City, UT
Kristen Smith Eshaya
Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Dan Rodriguez
Templeton, CA Templeton, CA
Stephanie Rodriguez
Misionero
Tom Minnich
Monterey , CA
Mission Produce Shelly Barnard Steve Barnard Mulholland Citrus Rayma Church Heather Mulholland
Oxnard, CA Oxnard, CA
Orange Cove, CA Orange Cove, CA Orange Cove, CA
Tom Mulholland
Muzzi Family Farms, LLC Casey Muzzi
Moss Landing, CA Moss Landing, CA
Dominic Muzzi
MyLand
Jonah Parker Peter Williams
Kingwood, TX Kingwood, TX
Chair’s Luncheon
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ATTENDEES CONTINUED
Nelson Irrigation Craig Stafford Nancy Stafford
Ohalo Genetics Laszlo Csuti
Los Gatos, CA Walla Walla, WA Walla Walla, WA
Aptos, CA
The O’Neill Group Dean Machin Molly Montenaro Deirdre O’Neill The Oppenheimer Group Ray Reed
Reid Nelson
The Nunes Company Inc Tom Nunes V
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
Kathleen Scarr
Mike Scarr
Chino Hills, CA Chino Hills, CA
NutJobs
David Smith
Marta Kephart Paul Kephart Nutrien Ag Solutions Jill Lanini
Orange County Produce AG Kawamura
Indian Wells, CA Indian Wells, CA
Dianne Kawamura Pacific Ag Rentals Amy Davis
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
Lon Lanini
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
Thomas Larson Sean Morelos Carson Britz Gina Nichols Ken Nichols Barbie Witmer Brad Witmer
San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo, CA
Timothy Davis Bartley Walker Wendy Walker
Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria, CA
Pacific International Marketing Steve Tripp
Salinas, CA
Truckee, CA Truckee, CA
Pairwise Dr. Sarah Evanega Pasque’s Aerie LLC Barbara Pasquinelli
Durham, NC
Ocean Mist Farms Joanne Bravo
Castroville , CA Castroville , CA Castroville , CA Castroville , CA
Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ
Rick Bravo Chris Drew Melissa Drew
Gary Pasquinelli
WGFC Team enjoying the Welcome Reception
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ATTENDEES CONTINUED
Peter Rabbit Farms Garret Powell
PSC
Coachella, CA Coachella , CA Coachella , CA
Kevin Allen Shari Allen
Fresno, CA Fresno, CA
Klysta Powell John Powell, Jr.
Quinn Company Pat O’Neill Spencer Quinn
PGIM Ag Finance & Investments Anthony Moreno
Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA
Fresno, CA Fresno, CA
Alex Mendrin
Joe Whorton
PGIM Real Estate Bill Beyer Monica Beyer Frank Oberti Sue Oberti Anna Sciacqua Bill Sciacqua Pinion Bill Hoover
Rabo AgriFinance Jill Jelacich
Fresno, CA
Paul Meert
Bakersfield, CA
Tracey Meert Rob Osterbauer
Santa Maria, CA
Rain Bird
Jeff Westphal Greg Palumbo Rain Bird Ag Paul McFadden
Fresno, CA Chico, CA
Tommy Irvine
Escondido, CA
Pinnacle Claims Management, Inc. David Zanze
Rain for Rent Fred Ahnert Louis Duarte Jon Goalen Eddie Good
Irvine, CA
Riverside, CA Riverside, CA Long Beach, CA Bakersfield, CA Riverside, CA Yuma, AK
Pinnacle Rx Solutions Don Anderson
Friant, CA Fresno, CA
Lee Thai
George Jones Matt Stanton
Precision Laboratories Ian Crawford Prime Time International JoAnn Nickerson
Twin Falls, ID
Ratto Bros
Azra Engle Robert Engle Catharine Ratto
Modesto, CA Modesto, CA
Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert, CA Coachella, CA La Quinta, CA
Mark Nickerson
Salida, CA Salida, CA
Ellen Way Mike Way
Ron Ratto
RDO Equipment Co. Julie Arias
Produce For Better Health Foundation - PBH Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak
La Mesa , CA La Mesa , CA Imperial, CA Brawley, CA Brawley, CA Fargo, ND Fargo, ND San Diego, CA
St. Louis, MO
Richard Arias Chris Bostic Joe Castillo Viviana Castillo Chris Cooper Karen Cooper Bruce Daughters Chris Harmon
The Produce News Adam Campbell ProducePay Michael Casaza Michael Schaeman
Wenatchee, WA
Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA
Prophet North America Alberto Cuellar
Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ Salinas, CA Salinas, CA Fargo, ND Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ
Westlake Village, CA Westlake Village, CA Westlake Village, Westlake Village, CA
Tami Harmon
Paul Stofberg Sandra Stofberg
Laura Giudici Mills
Ted Mills
Ben Toland
Daryl Shelton Joe Twomey Regina Twomey
Prudential Agricultural Investments Jon Dominguez
Fresno, CA Fresno, CA
Nicole Dominguez
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ATTENDEES CONTINUED
RDO Water
Ryder Transportation Solutions, LLC Brian Kerr
Linda Alarcon Rafael Alarcon
Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ
Tukwila, WA
Andrew Smallacombe
Sacramento, CA
Sara May
Santa Maria, CA
S2G Ventures Mounir Ghabrial Audre Kapacinskas Michael Krutz Aaron Rudberg Sumeeta Salvador Sakata Seed America Matthew Linder San Miguel Produce Jan Berk
Reiter Affiliated Companies Beatriz Aguilar
Oxnard, CA Oxnard, CA
Hector Lujan
Eric Reiter
Santa Barbara, CA
Rio Farms David Gill Susan Gill
King City, CA King City, CA
Gilroy, CA
Rivulis Gene Rhinehart
Paso Robles, CA
Oxnard, CA
Rogitex
Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Debbie Soares
Larry Brophy
San Clemente, CA
Salinas, CA
Roland Berger Eva Barbier Giovanni Schelfi Rose Ag Services Justin Rose Rousseau Farming Company Leslie Rousseau
Santa Maria Seeds, Inc. Amanda Davis
Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria, CA
Britt Davis
Brenda St.Denis Marty St.Denis
Scale Microgrid Solutions Guillermo Gomez
Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA
Irvine, CA
Clayton Yeko
Will Rousseau
Litchfield Park , AZ
Chair’s Luncheon keynote speaker Adm. William McRaven with WG Chair Albert Keck
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ATTENDEES CONTINUED
SeaView Packing Dennis Jensen
Talbott’s Mountain Gold LLLP Bruce Talbott
Coachella, CA Coachella, CA
Palisade, CO Palisade, CO
Roya Jensen
Lynette Talbott Talley Farms Catherine Talley Christina Talley
SEEAG
Cassie Kendall Mary Maranville
Santa Paula, CA Santa Paula, CA
Arroyo Grande, CA Arroyo Grande, CA Arroyo Grande, CA Arroyo Grande, CA
Grant Talley Ryan Talley
Seed Innovation Protection Alliance Eloy Corona
Alexandria, VA
Tasteful Selections Bob Bender
Sensitech
Arvin, CA
Bill German Jill German
Watsonville, CA Watsonville, CA
Malisa Bender Nathan Bender Stacie Bender
Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield, CA
Snyder Livestock Company, Inc Mary Booher The Specialty Crop Company Diane Herman Strohauer Farms Amber Vander Dussen Wybrand Vander Dussen Sun World International, LLC David Marguleas Kevin Herman
Arvin, CA
Yerington, NV
Taylor Farms Bruce Taylor Linda Taylor
Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
Madera, CA Madera, CA
Terra Linda Farms Bonnie Coelho
Riverdale, CA Riverdale, CA Riverdale, CA Riverdale, CA Riverdale, CA
La Salle, CO La Salle, CO
Joe Coelho Lucas Coelho Taylor Coelho Allison Shelley
Bakersfield, CA
SunTerra Produce Traders Casey Brazeel Steve Brazeel Ember Haller Namath Haller Peter Wells SWAN Systems Tim Hyde Val King Syngenta Ben Sacher
Terranova Ranch Inc Don Cameron
Helm, CA Helm, CA
Elisa Cameron
Tive Rajah Nagarajah
Boston, MA
TLC Custom Farming Company, LLC Tim Castelli
Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ
Tim Dempsey
Topflavor Farms Angie Alameda Craig Alameda
Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ
Oceanside, CA
Triangle Farms Inc. / JV Farms Organic. Josh Roberts
Salinas, CA
TriCal Inc. Barbara LaVake
Yuba City, CA Sacramento, CA
Rick Storkan Kent Vargas
Gilroy, CA
Tri-Fanucchi Farms Catherine Fanucchi
Bakersfield, CA
Trimble Mike Dentinger
Sunnyvale, CA
Turlock Fruit Company Hilary Smith Callis
Turlock, CA Turlock, CA
Neill Callis
Welcome Reception
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ATTENDEES CONTINUED
Union Bank
Western Growers Assurance Trust Jonathan Alexander
John Intveld Gavin Tripp Sarah Watkins
Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Bakersfield, CA Camarillo, CA Camarillo, CA Camarillo, CA
Irvine, CA Yuma, AZ Irvine, CA
Raquel Lugo Bre Luhrsen
Ventura County Agricultural Association Marianne Roy
Western Growers Financial Services Matt Lewis Western Growers Insurance Services Jeff Gullickson
Irvine, CA
Rob Roy Mike Roy
Irvine, CA
Vessey & Company Jack Vessey Wells Fargo Stephen Wingate Jacqueline Fredericks
Chad Klein
Scottsdale, AZ
Holtville, CA
Ed McClements
Irvine, CA
Westlake Pipe & Fittings Darren Aldaco
Visalia, CA
Denver, CO Scottsdale, AZ Monterey, CA
John Ostermann Bradley Pinnell Westside Produce Nikki Patricio Stephen Patricio Wonderful Orchards Gayle Yraceburu
Lakewood, CA
Fidela Irigoyen Ryan Pacheco
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Western Growers Matthew Allen Kendra Clark Dana Davis De Ann Davis Gail Delihant Ann Donahue Walt Duflock Robin Kennedy Ward Kennedy Steve Mangapit Kathy McCarty Robert Medler Kimberlin Moss Cheryl Hall Matt Jones Cory Lunde Chau Nguyen Bryan Nickerson Dennis Nuxoll Cristian Orozco Carrie Peterson Dave Puglia Lezlie Puglia Jason Resnick Sonia Salas Kim Sherman Brittany Thomas Karen Timmins
Firebaugh, CA Firebaugh, CA
Sacramento, CA
Irvine, CA
Nottingham, PA
Shafter, CA Shafter, CA
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Join us for the 2023 Annual Meeting at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa November 12–15, 2023
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