<p><img class="small-cropped-image" src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacySmallCroppedImages/stevco091213body.jpg" alt="images091213" />Stevco, a producer of premium quality table grapes, has announced that Matthew DeCarlo has been hired as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 23. DeCarlo succeeds Steven L. Gilfenbain, who founded Stevco in 1974 and is retiring as CEO, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “Growing grapes has been my passion! The reward is satisfied customers. For 39 years that has been Stevco’s objective,” said Gilfenbain. “This could not have been accomplished without the loyalty and dedication of the Stevco team. I am sure Matt will continue the Stevco tradition and I wish him all the best.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> DeCarlo, a previous president of Altar Produce, LLC since 2002, helped to grow the Imperial Valley-based company from a seasonal supplier to one of the world’s largest year-round grower/packer/shipper of asparagus and mixed vegetables. His 11 years of guidance made Altar Produce the market leader in the domestic U.S., Japan, and U.K. asparagus markets.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “I am extremely excited to join Stevco. The company has a fantastic reputation for producing and marketing the best premium quality table-groups while leading the industry in customer service,” said DeCarlo. “Stevco is the best at what they do; which is producing a safe and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by the whole family on any occasion. I look forward to working with this group of high performing and talented individuals, continuing Stevco’s industry leading position for years to come.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> AndNowUKnow congratulates Matthew DeCarlo on his new leadership position!</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.stevco.com" target="_new"> Stevco </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
