Fresh Produce & Floral Council Committees

The FPFC Luncheon Committee plans all luncheons, solicits sponsorships, performs outreach, provides feedback, and suggestions for event speakers/presenters.

Committee members: Rachelle Schulken, Chair, Renaissance Food Group; Baltazar Garcia, Pete’s; Dick Spezzano; Kelly Craner, B&C Fresh; Lisa Marquez, Sunrise Produce; Mil Mijanoic, Safeway; Myisha Nathaniel, Raley’s Supermarkets; Pat McDowell, Perimeter Sales & Merchandising; Troy Le Cheminant, Westlake Produce Co.; Kyle Griffith, Pete’s; Natalie Machado, FreshSource; Brad Martin, Perimeter Sales & Merchandising; 

The FPFC EXPO Committee helps to plan the EXPO, opening night, solicit sponsorships, provide speaker ideas, and give overall event input.

Committee members: Dave Howald, Chair, USA Pear Bureau; Brian Cook, Pete’s; Caitlin Tierney, Sprouts; Cote Clark, LA Produce Distributors; Hope Barbee, Double Date Packing; Kori Martin, The Oppenheimer Group; Kristen Reid, MIXTEC Group; Lynnie Nojadera, Great West Produce Co.; Matt Lopez, DLJ Produce; Michael Schutt, Raley’s Supermarkets; Rachelle Schulken, Renaissance Food Group; Blair Butterworth, Dulcinea/Pacific Trellis Fruit; Andrew Bivens, Westlake Produce Co.; Jacob Cadwallader, Stater Bros.; Sean McClure, Professional Produce

The Membership Committee will is liason to FPFC members and their team, in hopes of discovering and creating ways the FPFC can improve communication, services and deliver greater value to your company.

Committee members: Neil Merritt, Chair, Bard Valley Date Growers; Michelle Allen-Ziegler, Co-chair, Pactiv-Evergreen; Billy Pasos, 99 Cents Only; Blair Butterworth, Dulcinea/Pacific Trellis Fruit; Brian Sahargun, Stater Bros. Markets; Caitlin Tierney, Sprouts; Kyle Griffith, Pete’s; Kyle Lane, Westfalia Fruit; Michael Madden Jr., Maddan & Co.; Brian Cook, Pete’s;

The Dinner Dance Committee plans the annual Dinner Dance, solicits sponsorships, performs outreach, provides feedback, and suggestions for event speakers/presenters.

Committee members: Lynnie Nojadera, Great West Produce Co., Chair; Caitlin Tierney, Sprouts; Debi Orrin, Edge Sales & Marketing; Brian Cook, Pete’s; Michelle Allen-Ziegler, Pactiv-Evergreen; Paige Venable, Vallarta Supermarkets; Brian Sahargun, Stater Bros. Markets; Ali Sattler, Bristol Farms; Sean McClure, Professional Produce;

The Golf Committee plans the Southern California Golf Tournament, solicits sponsorships, performs outreach, provides feedback, and suggestions for the event.

Committee members: Bryan Presley, Chair, Albertsons; Amanda Grillo, CMC Sales; Bill Laliberte, WJL Distributors; Brad Martin, Perimeter Sales & Merchandising; Caitlin Tierney, Sprouts; Kevin Johnson, Great West Produce Co.; Lynnie Nojadera, Great West Produce Co.; Nannette Andersen, HS&R Sales; Scott Leimkuhler, Progressive Produce; Troy Le Cheminant, Westlake Produce Co.; Therese Ferrara, Preferred Sales; 

The Apprentice Taskforce is responsible for planning the FPFC Apprentice Program which includes, educational sessions, facility tours, and volunteers as a mentor for an Apprentice.

Committee members: Rachelle Schulken, Renaissance Food Group, Chair; Kristen Reid, MIXTEC Group; Baltazar Garcia, Pete’s; Ambar Rodriguez, The Oppenheimer Group; Veronica Rodarte, Progressive Produce; Blair Butterworth, Dulcinea/Pacific Trellis Fruit; Tran Satter, REVOL Greens; Myisha Nathaniel, Raley’s Supermarkets; Tory Le Cheminant, Westlake Produce Co.; Kelly Craner, B&C Fresh; Catherine Gipe-Stewart, DOMEX Superfresh Growers; Lynnie Nojadera, Great West Produce Co.; Emily Fragoso, MIXTEC Group; 

The Finance Committee reviews all FPFC finances in conjunction with the FPFC Board of Directors.

Committee members: Michael Schutt, Chair, Raley’s Supermarkets; Kristen Reid, Vice-Chair, MIXTEC Group; Lynnie Nojadera, Great West Produce Co.; Sean McClure, Professional Produce; Brad Martin, Perimeter Sales & Merchandising; Roger Schroeder; Brian Cook, Pete’s; 

The Cornhole Committee plans the annual event in Northern California, solicits sponsorships, performs outreach, provides feedback, and suggestions for the event.

Committee members:  Michael Schutt, Chair, Raley’s Supermarkets; Lynnie Nojadera, Great West Produce Co.; Darryl Bollack, Mariani Nut Co.; Marvin Quebec, Quebec Distributing Co.; 

The Golf Committee plans the Northern California Golf Tournament, solicits sponsorships, performs outreach, provides feedback, and suggestions for the event.

Committee members: Lynnie Nojadera, Great West Produce Co.; Nannette Andersen, HS&R Fresh; Dannie Timblin, Melissa’s/World Variety Produce; Dave Howald, USA Pear Bureau; Jan Garrett, CDS Distributing; Mil Mijanovic, Safeway; Luke Vitanza, Wonderful Sales;