Dave Corsi, vice president of produce and floral for Wegmans Food Markets, is the incoming chairman for the Center for Produce Safety.
Corsi has been with Wegmans for more than 30 years and has been in his current role since 1999, according to a news release. His responsibilities include procurement, pricing, merchandising, design, fixturing and the operation of the Wegmans Organic Farm.
He succeeds Tim York, president of foodservice distributor Markon Cooperative, as the leader of the CPS board of directors.
“I am truly honored to be an integral part of the Center for Produce Safety, an organization whose sole mission is to improve food safety in the global produce industry,” Corsi said in the release. “Because of CPS’s leadership and dedication supporting the health and well being of consumers, research and implementation of best practices in the area of food safety will continue.”
Other officers elected following the annual Center for Produce Safety Symposium in June include Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association president Mike Stuart as secretary and Produce Marketing Association chief science and technology officer Bob Whitaker as treasurer.
“Chairman Corsi has assembled a great team for this next year,” York said in the release. “It has been an honor and a privilege to lead the board of directors since 2016, and I look forward to continuing participation.”
Board members who will continue their term through 2021 are:
- Jimmy Bassetti, J & D Produce
- Tony DiMare, DiMare Fresh
- Natalie Dyenson, Dole Fresh Vegetables
- Steve Kenfield, HMC Farms
- Drew McDonald, Taylor Fresh Foods (Technical Committee Chair)
- Stephen Patricio, Westside Produce
- Toby Purse, Lipman Family Farms
- Tim York, Markon Cooperative
“CPS is fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers who bring their time, expertise, passion and perspectives,” York said in the release. “We have been well served by outgoing board members and thank them for their service.”