Fresh Produce and Floral Council Announces Incoming 2022 Board of Directors; Sean McClure, Kori Martin, and Rachelle Schulken Discuss
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - The Fresh Produce and Floral Council (FPFC) recently revealed its roster for 2022, announcing the incoming Board of Directors, as well as the outgoing directors and the 2021 Apprentice Class.
“I am incredibly appreciative for the chance to serve as Chairman of the FPFC,” FPFC’s 2021 Chairman Sean McClure stated. “It is my honest hope that we were successful in driving value for our members during these continued unusual conditions. We owe a debt of gratitude to our departing Board members, who have completed their terms. We appreciate their willingness to help the Association flourish by volunteering and devoting substantial time and effort. We also want to congratulate and welcome this new batch of FPFC Board members. As Immediate Past Chair, I am looking forward to continuing to work with Kori, staff, and the Board.”
According to a press release, McClure will be passing the reins to the FPFC 2022 Chairwoman, Kori Martin of Oppy, but will remain on the board as the Past Chair, replacing Brian Cook of Pete’s. In addition, Michael Schutt of Raley’s will serve as Chair Elect, and Kristen Reid of MIXTEC Group will now serve as Treasurer. Bryan Presley of Albertsons will join the association as the Secretary, and Marvin Quebec of Quebec Distributing Co., will join the Executive Committee as Past Chair Representative. Roger Schroeder will continue to serve as Honorary Past Chairman Representative.
“I am honored to be selected as Chair for 2022. We have worked extremely hard as staff and Board, hand in hand, over the past two years through this pandemic—making smart, efficient, and at times tough decisions to do what is best for our members,” stated Martin. “We are going into 2022 with energy and hopeful enthusiasm as we attempt to take back what this pandemic tried to take from us—tangible connection. Virtual will always be a platform we will be a part of and in our toolkit for the future, but we are ready to smell the coffee and see our industry friends. I’m looking forward to working with our Board team, staff, and FPFC committees to bring value, education, and a chance to build on relationships for our members this year, and of course have some fun while we’re at it!”
Those joining the Board of Directors this year are:
- Ken Ewalt, Great West Produce Co.
- Debi Orrin, Edge Sales & Marketing
- Shonna Williams, Cardenas Markets
To see who is continuing their service as members of the FPFC Board of Directors and who is retiring, click here.
As noted in the release, the FPFC will work on an upcoming event to honor the 2021 FPFC Apprentice Program and its graduating Apprentices. To see the full list, click here.
“Every year, the FPFC Apprentice Program seeks to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders through robust programming and educational opportunities, as well as networking with industry professionals,” stated Rachelle Schulken, Chair of the FPFC Apprentice Program. “We are excited to follow the careers of this year’s Class as they utilize the guidance, information, and connections received throughout the program to forge their own paths to success in our industry.”
We here at ANUK offer a huge congratulations to all those who were elected or honored by the Fresh Produce and Floral Council. For the latest industry updates, keep clicking back!
