Industry leaders sharing strategy, insights, and innovation across the fresh produce supply chain.
Producer
Travis Senter farms in Osceola, Arkansas, operating a diversified row-crop farm focused on cotton, rice, soybeans, and corn. He has a strong interest in agricultural technology, data-driven decision making, and improving farm efficiency.
Founder and CEO
Villa Communications
Ruth Villalonga is the Founder and CEO of Villa Communications, a strategic communications firm specializing in corporate affairs, reputation management, PR, and stakeholder engagement. She has more than 20 years of experience leading high-stakes communications…
Chief Executive Officer
National Potato Council
Kam Quarles is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Potato Council. He assumed this role in May of 2019 after serving as Vice President of Public Policy and Communications. Since taking on the job…
Senior Director of Corporate Communications and PR
Avocados From Mexico
Ana P Ambrosi is Senior Director of Corporate Communications and PR at Avocados From Mexico, where she leads the Mexican avocado industry’s communications, sustainability strategy, and reputation management efforts. She shapes the narrative at the…
Director of Government and Public Affairs
Pinion
Brian Kuehl is the Director of Government and Public Affairs for Pinion. Pinion is a business advisory provider, ‘U.S. Top 100’ accounting firm, and global leader in food and agriculture consulting. Brian also serves as…
Retail & Merchandising Innovations Manager
Four Seasons Produce
With a high energy approach to merchandising and helping to promote the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, Brian Dey’s self-professed extreme passion for produce is crystal clear with every display that’s built and person…
Extension Professor of Livestock Economics
University of Kentucky
Kenny grew up in Nicholasville, KY where his family produced tobacco and raised cattle and sheep. He received his B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Kentucky in December of 1999 and began working…
Editorial Director
The Packer
Jennifer Strailey is the editorial director, produce for Farm Journal/The Packer. Prior to joining The Packer, she was editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business. Strailey brings two decades of experience covering the competitive grocery,…
Produce Editor
The Packer
Christina Herrick is an award-winning journalist and editor, currently serving as the Produce Editor at The Packer, a leading publication in the fresh produce industry. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Christina joined The Packer in November…
Co-Founder and CEO
Helios AI
Francisco Martin-Rayo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Helios AI, where he is focused on building a more resilient and transparent global food system. A former avocado trader turned entrepreneur, Francisco has spent his career…
Executive Director
Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance - CAFTA
Claire Citeau is Executive Vice-President at the Canadian Meat Council, where she leads international trade engagement and advocacy strategy for Canada’s $25 billion industry, acts as a trade envoy to Washington, D.C., and leads a…
Vice President, Fresh Foods
Circana
Jonna has been an innovator in the fresh foods space for more than two decades driving the use of big data to unlock growth opportunities. She spearheaded development of Circana’s Integrated Fresh, the award-winning industry…
Director, Produce Procurement and Buying
Vallarta Super Markets
Prior to joining Vallarta, Robert Olguin built a career spanning over 35 years in the grocery industry, grounded in extensive experience in produce procurement and a commitment to excellence. His journey began in 1988 as…