EPC Leadership Class Wraps Up Year at New York Produce Show

The seventh Eastern Produce Council (EPC) Leadership Class topped off its 2025 program with a mix of opportunities at the New York Produce Show and Conference (NYPS) Dec. 2-4.

“The trade show and conference offer a perfect conclusion to our year of networking and education,” says Susan McAleavey Sarlund, EPC executive director. “And, the learnings and connections the class has made will continue with them well into their future careers.”

In New York, the leadership class took part in the NYPS Cornell University Future-Leaders-In-Produce Foundational Excellence event. The class was also recognized at the Rising Stars and EPC Leadership Reunion Reception prior to the opening cocktail reception. All six prior EPC Leadership Classes were invited to the reception along with this year’s class. Each current class participant received the Brené Brown Dare to Lead book along with a leadership pin. A pin was also given to all alumni at the reception. Additionally, the class was recognized at the Keynote Breakfast before walking the trade show floor.

The EPC’s program provides a dual-medium learning environment and includes various tours and classroom learning activities throughout the year. Nominations for the eighth leadership class open this month.