Multiple EPC Leadership Classes Recognized at New York Produce Show
The sixth Eastern Produce Council (EPC) Leadership Class topped its 2024 educational program with events at the New York Produce Show (NYPS) and Conference in New York City from Dec. 10 to 12.
A highlight of this year’s show included the recognition of all leadership classes, going back to the program’s inception in 2018.
The current leadership class also participated in the NYPS Cornell University Future-Leaders-In-Produce Foundational Excellence event, a career-building program providing an immersion into the scope of the produce industry. Members also walked the trade show floor and participated in various seminars.
Participants selected for this year’s program include: Jackson Brady, Crispy Green; Kate Degan, JOH; Jessica Huber, America’s Grow-a-Row; Devin Hunt, T.M. Kovacevich; Nick Kraus, MamaMia Produce; David Linthicum, Wakefern Food Corp.; Dustin Manento, Four Seasons Produce; Therese Mauch, Zespri; Chantal McCrossin, F&S Fresh Foods; Jason Morris, Oppy; Cassi Nicodemo, Highline Mushrooms; Ryan O’Neill, Four Seasons Produce; Michael Porcile, JOH; Jillian Rudolph, John Vena Inc.; and Jessica Ziglar, Oppy Transport.
Nominations for the seventh Leadership Class open this month.