Ross Williams, director of packing operations and food safety at Titan Farms, received the Southeast Produce Council’s Next Generation award at this year’s Southern Innovations Organics & Foodservice Expo.
The Next Generation Award is given to SEPC members under 39 who have made a significant contribution to the industry through their company. Aside from his role as director of packing operations for this large commercial peach and vegetable operation, Williams also leads the company’s Food Safety & Security Team as well as the Crisis Management Team. He is a 2012 graduate of Clemson University and is trained and certified in HAACP, FSPCA, SQF 2000 Level 3.
Williams began working at Titan Farms as a receiving supervisor as a student and joined the company full time in 2014. He has quickly risen to the role of a company director during his tenure and today works closely with senior management on short and long-term planning as well as budget development.
“I cannot think of a more deserving person to receive the Next Generation award. Ross is responsible for keeping production running smoothly and keeping our products compliant with food safety regulations,” said Chalmers Carr, president and CEO of Titan Farms. “We are thrilled that the Southeast Produce Council chose to recognize Ross as the second recipient of this award.”
According to the company, Ross was instrumental in a successful initiative between the South Carolina and Georgia Peach Councils, the USDA and the Secretary of Agriculture in Mexico to open the border of Mexico to southeastern peaches.
For more information:
Jen Velasquez
Tel: +1 (813) 380-8411
jen@goldensunmarketing.com
www.titanfarms.com