Michael Hively Joins Curry & Company

Curry & Company is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Michael Hively to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. Hively is a results-oriented executive with over 23 years of produce experience.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Michael to our management team. His background and expertise will be a valuable complement to Curry & Company as we move forward and continue to grow,” stated Matt Curry, President.

Prior to joining Curry & Company, Hively held positions with Pacific Tomato Growers, Del Monte Fresh Produce and Bland Farms where he was the CFO/COO for 9 years.

As Curry & Company’s CFO/COO, Hively will be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of their financial management and administration. His expertise stretches from the field to the consumer and he’s helping implement changes to make Curry & Company more vertically integrated as a company.

“The opportunity at Curry & Company excites me,” said Hively. “I’ve known Matt and several members of his core team for years, they have a passion for produce and quality customer service. It’s a fun and hard-driving culture and I look forward to helping grow their business and delivering outstanding and delicious products to consumers both nationally and worldwide.”

Hively currently resides as a trustee on the National Onion Association and also served on the Vidalia Onion Committee for 10 years, including 3 years as the chairman of the Vidalia Business Council.

Curry & Co. is headquartered in Brooks, OR. They are 52 week suppliers of sweet onions, onions, and blueberries. Plus, they have a seasonal Vidalia Sweet Carrot program and a seasonal West coast blackberry program. Visit them at www.curryandco.com

Source: Curry & Co.