“I’ve seen the calibre of individuals who have received this award in the past, and I’m truly honoured to be this year’s recipient,” said Gill. “I’m the kind of person who keeps his head down and does what I feel is right – working hard, doing a good job and treating people with fairness and respect. I’m humbled by this honor, and it’s an incredible privilege.”
Gill’s leadership has played an integral role in the success of Rio Farms, Gills Onions, Growers Express, True Leaf Farms - Church Brothers Farms, American Farms, G&H Farms and Mission Ranches, growing the capacity of each company to bring fresh produce to the state, nation and world.
Gill has been a strong advocate for the industry, routinely reaching out to Congress and the state legislature on ag’s most pressing concerns such as labor, water and regulatory compliance issues. He is deeply engaged in the industry and generously donates his time as chairman of the Hartnell College Ag Steering Committee, and actively participates in leadership roles within the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California, California Farm Bureau Federation, Produce Marketing Association and Western Growers. Gill served as Chairman of Western Growers in 2001 and remains an influential voice on the WG Board of Directors.
Gill’s achievements and service to the industry will be recognized at the Award of Honor Dinner Gala at the Western Growers 92nd Annual Meeting on Monday, October 30, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada. There, Gill will be honored by his peers, friends and family.
For more information: http://www.wgannualmeeting.com
