Jeff Jackson Joins Tanimura & Antle As Senior Vice President Of Sales & Marketing

SALINAS, CA – Industry powerhouse, Tanimura & Antle, has announced a new integral addition to their executive team, Jeff Jackson, as the companys Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.  Jeff joins the Tanimura & Antle leadership team at an exciting time and will assist the company in leveraging core strengths while continuing to drive the companys firm commitment to Quality, Service, and Innovation.  Jeff will be succeeding Mike Antle, who will continue with the company as an Executive Director of the Board.  

Like a shark, if a company is not moving forward, it dies.  With that said, I am very pleased to announce Jeff Jackson as the newest addition to our team.  Jeff will be an outstanding asset to our existing leadership and will assist us with becoming even more customer centric, providing solutions to customers every need, stated Rick Antle, CEO & President.

Jeffs proven track record and prior experiences align seamlessly with Tanimura  & Antles company culture of Employees with Attitude, Ownership, and Accountability.  Jeff began his produce career in 1983 with the young and emerging Fresh Express.  From there he served as President for Cincinnatis Club Chef followed by 20 years with Chiquita in global Senior Management roles.  Jeff then spent 8 years as the CEO of the Moraitis Company, a family business and Australias largest fresh produce company which owned and operated farming, processing and wholesale businesses across the country.  With the desire to move back to the United States to be closer to family, Jeff joined Earthbound Farm as their Vice President & General Manager.  In his new role with Tanimura & Antle, Jeff will help seek new growth opportunities and will work with Tanimura & Antles existing sales team to continue the teams success as a world class organization.

About Tanimura & Antle:

Tanimura & Antle is an industry leader whose commitment to premium quality produce has remained strong since its formation in 1982. The Tanimura & Antle families combined more than 50 years of experience and knowledge to establish a produce company unrivaled in its quality products, innovation and dedication to growers, customers, consumers and employees. Today, as one of the largest independent lettuce growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 30,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh produce products throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

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