“Through the Western Growers leadership program, I gained a deeper appreciation for the role that volunteer leaders play in shaping the policy priorities of the organization and advocation on behalf of our membership, which solidified my own desire to serve on the board.” – Alexander Muller Pasquinelli Produce Company
THE FUTURE.
FUTURE LEADERS / WG WOMEN Building the Next Generation.
FUTURE VOLUNTEER LEADERS PROGRAM Western Growers has inaugurated the sixth class of the Future Volunteer Leaders Program to identify and prepare the next generation of its members for leadership positions within the fresh produce industry. For the first time in program history, we welcomed a future leader from Colorado, which in 2015 became the third membership state in the Western Growers’ family.
The following nine individuals have been selected to represent the next generation of industry leaders:
“The increasing number of Future Volunteer Leaders Program alumni serving on our board of directors is a testament to the value of this leadership program,” said Dave Puglia, Western Growers President and CEO. “This incoming class is a vibrant group of individuals, and I look forward to their participation in the future of our industry’s leadership.” Over the course of the next two years, the Future Volunteer Leaders will shadow current members of the Western Growers’ Board of Directors during board meetings, learning about federal, state, and local issues affecting the fresh produce industry. Additionally, during the second year of the program, Class Six will travel to Florida to tour a host of agricultural operations as part of an exchange program with the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association’s Emerging Leader Development Program. Future Volunteer Leaders will also participate in agtech initiatives through the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, as well as engage in media relations and social media efforts.
AMBER STROHAUER Strohauer Farms
COLBY PEREIRA Braga Fresh Family KRISTEN SMITH ESHAYA JV Smith Companies ROCKY HAMPTON LIDCO
GARRET POWELL Peter Rabbit Farms MASON BRADY Homegrown Organics Farms
GRANT TALLEY Talley Farms
PHILLIP ADAM Innovative Produce
TRACY JONES Booth Ranches
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