PMA Foundation's Young Professionals Reception

October 18, 2013

The PMA Foundation for Industry Talent held its Young Professionals Reception Oct. 18 in New Orleans, one of the day's many events. The reception was a networking opportunity for industry members 35 years old and younger, and included many graduates from the PMA Foundation's Emerging Leaders Program. 

D.J. Stornetta of Produce Careers with L&M's Lauren Strong.

Eric Acosta of Verba Odrec with Kevin Lynch of QProducts & Services.

Monica Moreno of USA Pears, Danee Brady of Trinity Fresh and April Ward of CA Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.

Melanie Teel and Kristine Concepcion of the National Mango Board with Tiffany Daniel of Produce Careers.

Burtie van Zyl of ZZ2 with Global Fruit's Ivan Rivas and Jaime Rivas.

Brenton Helm of Family Tree Farms and Danny Goforth of Mann Packing.

Progressive Produce's Scott Leimkuhler and Veronica Rodarte were joined by Nathan Stornetta of Produce Careers.

L&M was represented by Derek Ennis, Lauren Strong, Nicholas Hulsey and Nick Kastis.

Noelle Dennis and Brittany Wilmes of Pear Bureau Northwest with Megan McKenna of National Mango Board.

Lauren Del Rosario of Gourmet Trading and Rebecca Hamilton of Monsanto.