YAKIMA, WA - FirstFruits Marketing of Washington is welcoming 25 year produce industry veteran Tim Corkill to the company as its new Marketing Manager. He will be responsible for heading up marketing efforts for the western region, according to a press release.
“We are very excited to have Tim join our team; his years of experience in the produce industry are a valuable asset and he brings a great understanding of retail produce sales and marketing,” said Keith Matthews, FirstFruits CEO.
Corkill’s venture into produce began at Vons Grocery Company where he advanced to Produce Manager, overseeing product merchandising and category management during his seven-year tenure. He then continued into marketing and spent the last 18 years in marketing management roles at Fresh Western-River Ranch, Inc., California Table Grape Commission, and Pear Bureau Northwest.
“I am extremely excited to work for FirstFruits Marketing,” said Corkill. “Not only is it a quality fruit company well-positioned in the industry, but I admire them for their philosophy of giving back and am excited to participate in and impact such causes.”
Corkill lives in San Diego, California with his wife and two children.
Congratulations on joining FirstFruits, Tim!
