Markon Cooperative announced Nelia Alamo has joined its team as vice president of marketing. Alamo comes with over 25 years of experience in the produce industry with a strong background in marketing and communications.
Most recently, Alamo was vice president of communications at Calavo, an avocado and value-added fresh food company. Prior to Calavo, she worked as vice president of sales and marketing with Gills Onions for over 18 years.
Alamo is a graduate of Cal Poly where she currently serves on the Agribusiness Advisory Council. Also an active industry volunteer, she has held multiple roles on various committees and boards throughout her career.
In this newly created position, Alamo will lead the marketing team to support the member distributors in developing and deploying a cohesive customer experience and engagement strategy that enhances and supports the Markon brand. She will report to Markon CEO, Andy Hamilton.
"We are thrilled to welcome Nelia to Markon," said Hamilton. "Her experience in the produce industry and involvement in the trade throughout her tenured career will add value to the team."
For more information:
Nelia Alamo
Markon
Tel: +1 (209) 678-1354
www.markon.com