Tanimura & Antle Welcomes 62 New Employee Owners to Its 20 Year Club

SALINAS, Calif. – Tanimura & Antle, an employee-owned leader in fresh produce, is proud to announce the induction of 62 employee owners into its prestigious 20 Year Club, recognizing individuals who have dedicated two decades of service to the company.

With this year’s inductees, Tanimura & Antle now celebrates more than 450 employee owners who have reached the 20-year milestone, a remarkable achievement in today’s workforce where long-term tenure has become increasingly rare.

The 20 Year Club honors employee owners whose dedication, hard work, and commitment have helped shape the company’s culture and contribute to its continued success. These individuals represent every aspect of the business, from the field and harvesting operations to customer service, logistics, administration, and leadership.

“Our 20 Year Club members represent the heart of our company,” said Nora Cortez, Chief Human Resources Officer at Tanimura & Antle. “Their commitment, experience, and pride of ownership have helped build the strong culture we enjoy today. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions and honored to celebrate this milestone alongside them.”

In addition to recognizing 62 new 20 Year Club members, Tanimura & Antle is celebrating hundreds of employee owners who reached important service milestones this year, including:

• 141 employee owners celebrating 10 years
• 99 employee owners celebrating 15 years
• 36 employee owners celebrating 25 years
• 11 employee owners celebrating 30 years
• 12 employee owners celebrating 35 years
• 7 employee owners celebrating 40 years

Together, these milestones reflect the strength of a culture built on opportunity, respect, shared success, and employee ownership.

Among this year’s 20 Year Club inductees is Brian Antle, Executive Vice President of Sales, whose two decades with the company have provided a unique perspective on the organization’s growth and evolution.

“What makes this milestone so special isn’t simply the number of years people have worked here; it’s what those years represent,” said Antle. “Across industries, companies are facing unprecedented challenges while retaining employees. To have hundreds of employee owners choose to build long-term careers at Tanimura & Antle speaks volumes about our culture, our values, and the opportunities available here. The loyalty and commitment demonstrated by our workforce has been a significant factor in our success, and I’m incredibly proud to celebrate alongside this year’s inductees as a fellow 20 Year Club member.”

Also being recognized this year is Josefina Alcala, Payroll Technician in Yuma, who reflected on the people and relationships that have defined her career.

“When I look back on the past 20 years, what stands out most are the people,” said Alcala. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with incredible teammates, learn new skills, and grow both personally and professionally. Tanimura & Antle has always felt like a place where employees are valued and supported. Reaching this milestone is something I’m very proud of, and I’m grateful to have been part of a company that feels like family.”

The company’s commitment to employee ownership continues to play a key role in fostering engagement, stability, and career growth. Through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees have the opportunity to share the company’s success while helping build a future for themselves and their families.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median tenure for private-sector employees is approximately 3.5 years, making a 20-year career with a single employer increasingly uncommon. Tanimura & Antle’s growing 20 Year Club highlights a culture that has enabled generations of employee owners to build meaningful and lasting careers.

“As we celebrate these milestones, we are reminded that our success has always been driven by our people,” said Cortez. “Every employee owner contributes to our mission of delivering Quality, Service, and Innovation, and we are grateful for the dedication they bring to work each day.”

About Tanimura & Antle:

Founded in 1982, Tanimura & Antle is an employee-owned family farming business with a four-generation legacy and a passionate commitment to growing premium quality produce. Built on a partnership between two families, with a shared commitment to always value employees as its greatest asset, the founding families now share ownership with all employees — from farming and harvest crews to management — through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As one of the largest independent vegetable growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 36,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh conventional and organic produce products throughout North America, Europe and Asia.