Vision Import Group, Hackensack, N.J., has hired Tony Mitchell as vice president of sales and business development.

The Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent is launching a new year of leadership development for women, with the theme “I WILL” for Women’s Fresh Perspective events.

The LEAD New York Program, Ithaca, is now accepting applications for its newest cohort, class 18.

JOH, Billerica, Mass., has hired Christine Boettcher as an account executive in the New England division, and Christine DiGirolamo as an account manager in the Mid-Atlantic division.

The Produce Marketing Association has hired Dan Stark as chief content officer, a new position designed to enhance the value of content and education from the organization.

The United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program is accepting applications for its 25th class.

Mary Coppola has been promoted by the United Fresh Produce Association to vice president of marketing and communications.

LA QUINTA, Calif. — After more than 40 years in the produce industry and nearly 25 years at Four Seasons, Ron Carkoski was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the United Fruit Produce FreshStart 2019.

Under the umbrella of the family business, Black Gold Farms, Leah Halverson is CEO of a new division called Ten Acre Marketing.

Seven Seas has hired Brent Scattini as vice president-West Coast.