“Over the past year, our industry has faced unprecedented challenges. I am incredibly proud of the way our members adapted to ever-changing rules and realities as the pandemic unfolded. And I am equally proud of the way the employees of the Western Growers Family of Companies adjusted to the suddenness of working from home and the disruption to our industry by ensuring that no matter the challenges of COVID-19, Western Growers would not falter in our service to our members and clients. We will build on the new strengths that emerged from this unusual and difficult year. We have much to look forward to, and much to do, in 2021 and beyond.” – Dave Puglia President & CEO, Western Growers
IN REFLECTION.
LOOKING BACK AND MOVING FORWARD
Hank Giclas retired as Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning, Science and Technology. During his 30+ years with Western Growers, he served in a variety of capacities. Since 2003, Giclas made food safety a focal point and began utilizing technology to help find solutions for some of the industry’s most vexing problems.
Jason Resnick was promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel. His promotion reflects his leadership in the Legal and TPCS departments, as well as the success of our H-2A agency. Matthew Allen was promoted to Vice President of State Government Affairs. In recognition of nearly a decade of expanding leadership in the California agricultural lobbying community, Allen assumed responsibility for state government affairs, as well as the WG Political Action Committees.
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