Pandol Bros. Hires Scott Reade

DELANO, Calif., May 18, 2010 – In an effort to continually position themselves for profitable growth, Pandol Bros, Inc, a grower/shipper of premium table grapes, has hired Scott Reade in the newly created position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In his new position, Scott will provide the vision, leadership and management necessary to help ensure the company’s strategic and financial success. He will be responsible for all aspects of the sales and marketing functions including growing the client base through distribution channel diversification as well as customer segment diversification.

“Scott brings years of experience and a proven track record of success in the Sales & Marketing area within the produce industry,” says David Dever, Pandol President & CEO. “His comprehensive knowledge of grower, packer, and shipper operations will help us in meeting our initiatives.” he says.

Scott graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Prior to accepting this position, he served as the Director, National Accounts for WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. in Bakersfield, CA. While at Bolthouse, Scott held several sales management positions responsible for Retail, Foodservice, Frozen, and International sectors. Prior to Bolthouse, Scott was the Director of West Coast Operations for International Food Container Org, LLC (IFCO) in Oxnard, CA. and was responsible for developing reusable container systems between grocery retailers and produce shippers.

Scott will begin his new position on June 1st, 2010 and will be located in the Pandol Corporate headquarters in Delano, CA.

Source: Pandol Bros.