NEWARK, DE - As Kevin Fiori’s one-year tenure as PMA Board of Directors Chair come to end, he now passes the torch to Sam’s Club’s VP of Produce & Floral, Russell Mounce.
“I'm grateful to PMA members and its elected leaders worldwide,” said Fiori in a statement. “I've learned a lot listening to your interests, ideas, and constructive feedback. I also appreciate and respect the commitment of more than 400 volunteer leaders who have served on PMA boards, committees and task forces over the past year. This is not a one-person show. The association is incredibly successful due to the engagement and efforts of many.”
Prior to joining Sunkist in 2008, Fiori worked with Dole Food Company for 29 years in a number of positions ranging from Sales Representative, all the way up to Senior Vice President, Agriculture Operations. His long-standing dedication to the industry and leadership experience has proven to be valuable asset to PMA, helping to grow the association’s global network to connect 28,000 people, in 45 countries, across 6 continents.
Fiori will officially complete his tenure at this month’s PMA Fresh Summit in Atlanta, where Mounce will become the next Chairman of the Board.
“PMA will move forward under the leadership of Russ Mounce of Sam's Club, our youngest board chair ever,” Fiori continued. “I've worked with Russ for more than 20 years and have great respect for his vision and insight. PMA is lucky to have him as chair, and I wish him all the best.”
Mounce began his career at Sam’s Club as a Senior Buyer, rising to the role of Senior Director for Produce and Floral just 2 years later, according to his LinkedIn profile. Now in his role as VP of Produce and Floral, Mounce has been a key influencer in Sam’s Club’s efforts to revamp the fresh sector of its business.
From all your friends at AndNowUKnow, we'd like to congratulate Kevin on his tenure and leadership as PMA's Chairman, and look forward to see what's next to come for PMA.
