Salinas, CA – Naturipe Farms announced the appointment of Jerry Moran as the Director of Business Development-West and the promotion of Kasey Kelley as the Director of Business Development-East.
In their roles, Jerry and Kasey will contribute to the company’s growth by leading strategic sales and business development activities for Naturipe Farms.
“We are excited to welcome Jerry to the Naturipe team and equally pleased to promote from within and see Kasey take on this new role.” said Dwight Ferguson, CEO of Naturipe Farms. Naturipe has seen consistent double digit growth, driven in part by the demand for its proprietary varieties, expanded production base and the growing consumer demand for premium quality, great tasting berries. “Jerry and Kasey are both experienced and talented berry experts who are respected and trusted throughout our industry”.
Prior to joining Naturipe Farms, Moran was the Bush Berry Category Manager at California Giant Berry Farms for seven years and previous held several positions at Driscoll Strawberry Associates over a five-year period. Moran will be based out of the Naturipe Farms headquarters in Salinas, CA office and will report to Vince Lopes, VP of Sales-West.
“I am excited to join the Naturipe Farms team,” said Jerry Moran. “It’s motivating to see their commitment to building upon the proprietary variety program and drive to expand the customer base. I am looking forward to be a part of it.”
Kasey Kelley joined Naturipe in 1998 and has been an integral part of the company’s growth. Kasey has been a great role model in living and breathing our Mission, Vision and Values and will be a valuable asset in his new role. Kelley will continue to be based out of the Grand Junction, MI office and will report to Jim Roberts, VP of Sales-East.
Naturipe Farms LLC is a grower-owned producer and international marketer of healthy, best tasting, premium berries. With production primarily from multi generation family farms, located in the prime berry growing regions throughout North and South America. The diverse grower base ensures year-round availability of “locally grown” and “in-season global” conventional and organic berries. Naturipe Farms, formed in 2000, is a partnership between Hortifrut SA, MBG Marketing, Naturipe Berry Growers and Munger Farms. With sales and customer service offices located strategically throughout the USA – Salinas CA., Grand Junction MI., Estero FL., Boston MA., Wenatchee WA., Atlanta GA.
Source: Naturipe Farms
