The International Fresh Produce Association named Gretchen Wall as its director of food safety and quality. IFPA also announced the promotion of Emily Griep to vice president, regulatory compliance and global food-safety standards. The moves are a part of the association’s commitment to serving as the industry’s source of support and advocacy in produce safety.

"The launch of IFPA gave us an opportunity to reflect on the current status and anticipate the future needs of the global produce supply chain,” said Jennifer McEntire, chief food safety and regulatory officer. “The industry continues

Bobby Creel of L&M Cos. Inc. has been one of the guiding lights at the Southeast Produce Council since its earliest days, offering advice and counsel to its leadership, beginning with the council's key founder and first executive director, Terry Vorhees.

This March, the council will recognize him for all that he has done by presenting him with its highest honor: the 2022 Terry Vorhees Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award presentation will take place at the council's annual conference and trade show known as Southern Exposure, set to take place March 3-5 at the Walt Disney World Swan &

SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective immediately. McClellan will lead the marketing function and report to SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam.

"Promoting from within is a key component of our people-first culture," said Sarsam. "Amy has brought invaluable expertise and leadership to SpartanNash, and this role is a natural progression in her career path. We look forward to implementing her creative, data-driven strategies for enhancing our retail branding, expanding our e-commerce business, and growing our total market

The Tom Lange Family of Cos. announced that Greg Reinauer’s role has expanded to include CEO. Reinauer has served as president of Tom Lange Co. Inc. since joining the company in March of 2012 and will continue in that role. Phil Gumpert retired Dec. 31 and stepped down from his role as CEO. The move completes a succession planning process and provides continuity of leadership throughout the enterprise.

“The board and I are confident that Greg is the right person to build on the momentum that he has created since joining the Tom Lange Family of Companies," said Gumpert. “His vision for the

Leaders of the Texas produce industry will be honored Jan. 24 at the Texas International Produce Association’s Hall of Fame Banquet. The Texas Produce Hall of Fame was established in 1988 and has since presented 150 living and posthumous awards and 24 Scott Toothaker Awards to men and women who have contributed a large part of their lives to the betterment of the produce industry throughout Texas. 

The inductees to be honored as leaders among the farming or sales industry of fresh produce in Texas will be the Wiesehan Family, including John F., Raymond, Richard, Kenneth, George, John and

After many years in leadership roles with multiple media groups in Monterey County, CA, Monica Tovar has been named the new president and CEO of TMD Creative, effective Jan. 24. Her position with the firm will consist of providing marketing strategies, communications and creative services to businesses, government agencies and non-profits.

"There is no one better to carry the TMD mantle than Monica Tovar," said Nicholas Pasculli, founder of TMD Creative. "I have known her and worked with her for many years, she is a dynamic, creative, talented professional with tremendous leadership skills