Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ has formed a new sales and marketing leadership team.
"This leadership team is built for execution and is dedicated to serving our customers," said Timothy Escamilla, CEO of Bolthouse Fresh Foods. "They bring a combination of deep produce experience and a forward-thinking, innovative mindset. We are aligning our structure to better serve our partners and signaling to the market that we are ready to lead the next chapter of the fresh carrot category."
The newly integrated team will be guided by Melissa Oliver, appointed senior vice president of sales and marketing. With her leadership, Oliver will spearhead the company's unified strategy, focusing on expanding customer partnerships and ensuring commitment to quality and service.
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L-R: Melissa Oliver, Jill Stanchfield
Joining her are:
- Jill Stanchfield, who has been promoted to vice president of sales. Building on a successful 15-year career at the company, Stanchfield's collaborative leadership has been instrumental in strengthening retail partnerships and driving consistent category performance. Her career progression through multiple roles gives her a deep, holistic understanding of customer needs.
- Kim St George is appointed vice president of sales and marketing. With over 25 years of industry experience at renowned companies like Dole Fresh Vegetables, Mann Packing and Taylor Farms, she brings expertise in brand development, strategic marketing, and sales leadership that will be critical to the company's market expansion.
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L-R: Kim St George, Melina Leija
- Melina Leija returns to the company as vice president of business development and sales. In this role, she will lead foodservice sales initiatives and cultivate new strategic partnerships. With a combined 18 years at Bolthouse and a record of driving results, her return underscores a continued investment in long-standing customer relationships.
"We are entering a pivotal era where our customers are looking for more than a supplier— they want a true partner," said Oliver. "This team is focused on delivering service, driving meaningful innovation, and building collaborative, strategic partnerships that create sustained value."
For more information:
Karen White
Bolthouse Fresh Foods
[email protected]
www.bolthousefresh.com
