The Southeast Produce Council announces its speaker lineup for Southern Innovations, September 14-16, 2023. Held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, this year’s conference continues to build upon SEPC’s “What’s New?” platform, as SEPC members race to discover the latest innovations within the fresh produce industry.
Keynote: Darrell Waltrip, three-time NASCAR Premier Series Champion, NASCAR Hall of Fame Member. Waltrip is a three-time NASCAR premier series champion. Waltrip won all three alongside the legendary driver and owner Junior Johnson. He is tied with Bobby Allison for fourth in all-time series victories with 84. He was nicknamed “Jaws” during his career because of his outspoken demeanor and he has served as a long-time commentator on FOX’s NASCAR broadcast until his retirement from the booth in 2019.
Left to right: Darrell Waltrip, Shannon Spake
Southern Roots reception speaker and keynote moderator: Shannon Spake, veteran sports broadcaster, FOX Sports. Spake joined FOX Sports in July 2016 as a three-sport star, covering NASCAR, college football, college basketball and NFL. Despite being diagnosed with scoliosis as a child and undergoing back surgery at 13 that involved the insertion of rods, Spake swam competitively through high school and college. She earned a swimming scholarship to Broward College before transferring to FAU to complete her degree. Spake is active in the endurance racing community. In addition to being a four-time marathon finisher, she has competed in seven 70.3 Ironman events and, in 2018, became part of the IRONMAN Foundation Ambassador program and has raised close to $60,000 for the Foundation.
“I’m not sure there is a better choice of speakers to correspond with our theme for this year’s conference – Race to Discover What’s New? at Southern Innovations. What a perfect fit!,” said Tim Graas, SEPC chairman of the board. “Darrell and Shannon have both utilized thoughtful innovation within their careers to become two highly respected individuals in sport. Join us for the race to find new technologies and innovations to achieve a more sustainable world and prepare to be inspired to drive innovation both personally and professionally.”
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For more information:
Anna Burch
Southeast Produce Council Inc.
Tel.: +1 (877) 720-SPEC
anna@seproducecouncil.com
https://seproducecouncil.com/