Building on a decade of leadership excellence, the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Alumni Organization is an extension of the strength and dedication of the 160+ graduates of the Leadership Program. The Alumni Organization was developed as an opportunity for program graduates to continue their leadership journeys and give back to the produce community.

The Organization was founded on three core goals:

• To assist members in enhancing their professional development
• To provide service to the produce industry and United Fresh
• To raise awareness of and support for the United Produce Industry Leadership Program, the Alumni Organization, and United Fresh

To help implement these goals, the organization is led by a volunteer Board of Directors:

Wes Liefer, Chairman, Pura Vida Farms, LLC (Class 11)
John Baillie, Chairman, Past Chair, Jack T. Baillie Co., Inc. (Class 6)
Katy Blowers, Church Brothers, LLC (Class 14)
Fried De Schouwer, Greenhouse Produce Company, LLC (Class 8)
Melinda Goodman, Golden Sun Marketing (Class 9)
Andy Hamilton, IFCO SYSTEMS, N.A (Class 13)
John Jackson, Beachside Produce (Class 11)
Jim Provost, I Love Produce (Class 3)
Craig Slate, IFCO SYSTEMS, N.A. (Class 4)
Jarrod Snider, Frontera Produce (Class 11)
Michelle Story, Taylor Farms, Inc. (Class 6)
Lisa Strube, Strube Celery & Vegetable Company (Class 12)

Membership

All graduates of the United Fresh Leadership Program are eligible to join the Alumni Organization. A membership application is available here. Dues are $100, payable annually each calendar year.

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