Lipman Family Farms celebrates the remarkable careers of four esteemed employees. Having dedicated a combined 150 years of service to the company, the four tenures are leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication as they retire from the company.
Retiring at the end of the year are; Randy Moss, Irrigation & Tech Specialist with 49 years of service; Bob Poklemba, Manager of Transplants Operations with 48 years of service; Wes Roan, Crop Protection Specialist with 35 years of service; and Jamie Williams, Director of Florida Farming with 23 years of service.
“Lipman Family Farms has been successful for over 75 years because of our people. Our four retiring leaders have been the backbone of our farming success,” explains Elyse Lipman, CEO of Lipman Family Farms. “Bobby, Randy, Wes and Jamie – your dedication has woven a familial spirit into our company, leaving an enduring legacy of hard work and commitment.”
From left to right: Jamie Williams, Ricky Lipman, Randy Moss, Bobby Poklemba, Wes Roan.
Bob Poklemba, the Manager of Transplant Operations, played an instrumental role in Lipman’s growing expertise over the years, overseeing the production of more than 1 billion transplants during his exceptional 48 years of service. Joining Lipman in August of 1975, Poklemba fondly reflects on the family atmosphere cultivated by the Lipman family. Randy Moss, a lifelong contributor to Lipman, has left an indelible mark on various facets of the company, from farm manager and equipment operator to packing shed responsibilities.
Randy Moss and his family have been involved in the Lipman operations for 4 generations, dating back to his grandparents working for Max and Ella Lipman, Lipman Family Farm’s founders.
Jamie Williams, the Director of Farm Operations, has played a pivotal role in Lipman's success during his 23 years of dedicated service. His retirement signifies the conclusion of an era, having been an integral part of the company’s farming operations, the development of their farm team, and a passionate organiser of farm tours for the community and key customers.
Wes Roan, Crop Protection and Food Safety Manager, shares a profound connection with the Lipman family since he was a teenager. Through his years working for the company, Roan has been instrumental in accelerating our expertise and skills in crop protection.
Ricky Lipman, third generation owner, speaking on behalf of the Lipman family, expresses gratitude for the dedication of these four exceptional individuals, “These are four great men who have dedicated a huge portion of their life to the success of Lipman, and we are forever proud to have had each of them on the team. We express our deepest gratitude for the impact they have made on Lipman Family Farms, and we wish them a retirement as rich and fulfilling as the legacy they helped build,” shared Elyse Lipman.
Contact:
Morgan Stuckert
Lipman Family Farms
Tel: 239-641-0088
Morgan.Stuckert@lipmanfamilyfarms.com
www.lipmanfamilyfarms.com