Idaho Falls, ID – Potandon Produce L.L.C., announced the promotion of two veteran employees, Ralph Schwartz and Barbara Keckler.
Ralph Schwartz, a 12 year employee of Potandon Produce and most recently Director of Category Management and Value Added Marketing has been promoted to Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Innovation. His background in retail, wholesale, marketing, procurement, and sales bring a very effective skill-set to this newly created position.
Barbara Keckler, a 15 year employee has been promoted to Marketing Manager, responsible for managing the day to day operations of the marketing department at Potandon. Barbara will oversee all trade promotional and advertising activity including new program development, electronic marketing, media relations, and branded marketing programs.
“These promotions reflect our company’s commitment to excellence and the increasing importance that we feel lies in working with our retailers to provide innovative products and promotions, said Dick Thomas, Senior Vice President of Sales. “These employees have displayed an ongoing dedication to the produce industry and we are proud to have them on our team.”
About Potandon Produce L.L.C.
Headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Potandon Produce is the largest marketer of fresh potatoes and one of the largest marketers of fresh onions in North America. Potandon holds the exclusive licensing rights to the Green Giant® brand for fresh potatoes and onions in North America, and is able to provide year-round supply to any size retail, foodservice, or wholesale customer. Potandon is also an industry leader in food safety and in bringing innovative products to the market. Visit www.potandon.com to learn more about Potandon, and go to Potandon’s consumer website, www.klondikebrands.com, to learn more about the company’s distinctive potato varieties. To learn more about the Green Giant® Fresh program visit www.greengiantfresh.com.
Green Giant, the Giant character and related words and designs are trademarks of General Mills – used under license. ©2013 General Mills
Klondike Rose, Klondike Goldust and related characters are trademarks of Sunrain Varieties LLC – used under license. ©2013 Sunrain Varieties LLC.
Source: Potandon Produce L.L.C.