MONTEREY, CA - Organic Produce Network (OPN) is constantly looking to up the value of the already incredible Organic Grower Summit (OGS), and its latest effort to do so comes in the form of a new leader. Taking on the newly created role of Vice President of Events, Rachelle Schulken is bringing her extensive event planning and marketing expertise to the organization.

“I am incredibly excited to join the OPN team and leverage my produce industry experience, relationships, and entrepreneurial spirit to advance the mission of the Organic Grower Summit,” said Schulken. “I look forward to learning and growing alongside OPN leadership, building our portfolio of live-content events and programming, and representing the organic produce community.”

Schulken joins OPN to aid in the strategic growth of OGS, an annual event that brings together organic growers and producers with supply chain and service providers. According to a press release, she will be responsible for overseeing all exhibitor and sponsor outreach, as well as developing the event’s educational program and collaborating with leadership from organic producers to provide first-class information, education, and networking opportunities for all OGS attendees.

Stepping into this role, Schulken brings over 14 years of fresh produce industry experience, having achieved success in trade show management and execution, branding and marketing, as well as sustainability program development and reporting. Prior to this appointment, she served as Marketing and Sustainability Manager for Calavo Growers.

“We are thrilled to have Rachelle join the OPN team and work to grow OGS,” said Matt Seeley, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of OPN. “She brings energy and passion for organic produce that will continue to maximize OPN’s position as the go-to resource in the organic fresh produce industry for information, education, and live events.”

Congratulations to Rachelle Schulken on her new VP position!

Organic Produce Network