Brian Threlfall of Giorgio Fresh to Retire; Greg Sagan Named as Successor
TEMPLE, PA - An instrumental member of establishing Giorgio Fresh in the mushroom business has announced his nearing retirement this week. Brian Threlfall, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the company, has revealed he will be leaving the company at the end of 2017, and in his stead current Vice President of Sales and Marketing Greg Sagan will be succeeding into the role starting January 1.
When Threlfall joined Giorgio in 1987, the company had no involvement in the fresh mushroom market and had been mostly known for its canned and jarred products, according to a press release. The company now credits Threlfall with being an indispensable leader in establishing Giorgio as a major player in the fresh mushroom industry.
"Brian has had a tremendous impact on Giorgio Fresh and Giorgio Foods," said company President Joe Caldwell. "His leadership, dedication, and expertise have been key factors in the company’s success and legacy of growth."
Now named Threlfall’s successor, Greg Sagan brings with him forty years of food and mushroom industry experience to his new role. Sagan touts an appointment by the USDA to two terms on the board of the Mushroom Council, better known as the industry’s promotion, research, and consumer outreach organization for the category.
"Greg is highly experienced and forward-thinking, and we are fortunate to have him leading our sales and marketing efforts in the future," added Caldwell.
As the produce industry bids farewell to one mushroom pioneer and advances the career of another, we at AndNowUKnow wish the best of luck to all parties involved!
