SALINAS, CA - The word powerhouse is a favorite at AndNowUKnow, but when it comes to both powerhouse companies and people, we really know our stuff. Suffice it to say, Ippolito International’s two new sales members are deserving of the word. Both Ty Schurman and Kyle Narciso bring to the table a vast amount of experience, including time spent with Ocean Mist® Farms and Mann Packing.

Schurman has been in the produce industry for nearly 30 years, most recently with Ocean Mist. He brings to Ippolito a broad background in retail sales management, as well as deep breadth of commodity management expertise that spans a wide range of western vegetables.

“Ty will add even more ‘bench strength’ to our existing Sales team. With his strengths in customer and commodity management, his talents truly lend themselves to our organization, especially as we continue to grow,” stated Dan Canales, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Processing. “I began working with Ty at the start of his career and am happy to be working with him again.”

Narciso, according to a press release, also brings a well-rounded background to his new position. Beginning his produce career on the shipping dock at Mann Packing, he worked his way into a role within the sales department. Within that space, Narciso managed an array of retail and foodservice customers. He worked as a Commodity Manager, as well.

“Kyle’s background in both commodities and value-added will be advantageous to our Sales group,” Canales added. “We also were impressed by his hands-on approach, to simply getting the job done. His experience working within the value-added segment of the business will also be put to good use here at Ippolito. We are very pleased to have him on board!”

Congratulations to both Ty and Kyle on their new positions!

Ippolito International