<p><strong>Monterey, CA</strong></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>PRO*ACT has announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer, Steve Grinstead, who has loyally served PRO*ACT for the last eight years.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>“Not only did Steve help us create our corporate values, he led PRO*ACT by personally exemplifying them,” said Gene Loffredo, Chairman of PRO*ACT. “He leaves our organization well positioned for future growth with a leadership team that is extremely qualified to execute the companies’ business and strategic plans. We thank him for his commitment and dedication to PRO*ACT as well as his lifelong service to this industry. We are certain that great opportunities await Steve as he moves on to the next chapters in his life.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Steve leaves behind a strong senior management team that he was instrumental in developing during his tenure. Max Yeater, company president, will assume the majority of Grinstead’s duties. Under Grinstead’s stewardship, PRO*ACT solidified its leadership position in the produce industry by diversifying its sourcing capabilities, its customer base and its service offerings.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>"As I look back on the past years serving this great organization I can't help but be proud of how far we have come and the culture that we have built. It has been a tremendously rewarding experience. I will always have a special place in my heart for the many men and women who make up the PRO*ACT family of companies," stated Grinstead.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.proactusa.com" target="_new"> PRO*ACT </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
