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Washington, D.C. -  United Fresh Produce Association has named Miriam S. Miller as its new director of membership, adding a full-time staff position devoted to growing and supporting the association’s membership. 

Miller will work closely with Jeff Oberman, vice president of industry relations, to grow United’s membership base and assist United’s members with maximizing the benefit of United’s services.

"It is great to have Miriam on the United Fresh team.  She has skills and experience that will help us increase services and support to all of our members," said Jeff Oberman, vice president of industry relation.  "Miriam will help us continue to deliver more personal value to current members and their business," he said. 

"In addition to working with current members, Miriam will assist other companies in learning about the value of United Fresh membership and participating in our many programs and services, including our Washington Public Policy Conference, September 10-12, 2008," Oberman said.

Miller previously served as manager of membership and outreach services for the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) where she oversaw the association’s member recruitment and retention efforts.  Her responsibilities included the development of association membership marketing campaigns and new member orientation programs, administration of membership data, and administration of membership policy and procedures. 

Prior to joining NACUA in 2003, Miller worked as the manager of strategy and operations at The Advisory Board Company, a health care best practices research firm.   In this capacity, she coordinated member outreach and communications for the Advisory Board’s business development and account management teams. 

United Fresh opened its Western Regional Office in 2001, which has been managed by Oberman since that time.  "Jeff has done a great job heading up our field membership services from the West Coast, and we’re delighted that Miriam will now help Jeff do the same from the East Coast," said United Fresh President Tom Stenzel.

"I am excited to have the opportunity to serve United Fresh membership.  As a volunteer with hunger prevention programs in the Washington area, United Fresh’s mission of promoting the growth and success of produce companies, and its commitment to increasing consumption and access to fresh produce is personally meaningful to me," said Miller.  "I truly welcome the opportunity to use my skills as an association membership professional to support United Fresh’s work."

Miller started her work at United Fresh July 14.  She currently serves as a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Center for Association Leadership’s Membership Section Council.