Salinas, Calif. – Salinas, Calif.-based orchid grower and shipper Matsui Nursery has promoted Clint Bishop from national sales director to vice president of sales and marketing. The company has also hired Walter Schneider, a former partner at Hanson Bridgett LLP, as the company’s vice president of operations and general counsel.
Bishop has more than 27 years of experience in floral industry sales. In his new role, he oversees the company’s sales, business development, and marketing initiatives.
Since joining Matsui Nursery in 2013, Bishop has been instrumental in driving company sales to record levels. He has worked strategically on key accounts to fine-tune the company’s customer mix and geographic service areas.
Schneider, a seasoned attorney in both private practice and public service, brings a unique combination of legal advocacy and private sector operational experience. Prior to his nearly 20 years as a trial lawyer, Schneider spent 10 years in the transportation industry managing personnel, logistics, and operations.
At Matsui Nursery, Schneider’s focus is to rationalize operational processes, maintain and modernize the company’s facilities, and assure regulatory compliance.
“Expanding Matsui Nursery’s leadership team in this fashion means we’re wonderfully positioned for the future. Clint and Walter are committed professionals who will help us secure our company’s long-term success,” said Teresa Matsui, Matsui Nursery’s president. “My father and I could not have asked for a better team.”
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Founded in 1967, Matsui Nursery hand grows millions of gorgeous, high-quality orchids every year. As one of the world’s largest orchid growers, the company offers hundreds of varieties to choose from in a range of stunning colors, shapes and sizes.
Orchids are grown under nearly 2.8 million square feet of greenhouse at its headquarters in Salinas, Calif., with an additional facility in New Jersey to serve its East Coast customers. Matsui Nursery brings easy-care and exceptional orchids to fine retailers throughout North America and is dedicated to making the world a more beautiful place. Find out more at MatsuiNursery.com or follow us on Facebook.
Source: Matsui Nursery