The Allen Lund Co. promoted Paul Ellis to assistant general manager of the Memphis office. Ellis graduated from the University of Memphis in 2008. He began his career in the supply chain industry by working with other transportation brokers before joining the Allen Lund Co. in 2017 as a broker in training. Since then, he has advanced through the ranks to broker, senior transportation broker and operations manager. "Since joining the company eight years ago, Paul has demonstrated a strong work ethic and natural leadership qualities," said Jim McGuire, executive vice president. "We are thrilled

Potandon Produce LLC has appointed seasoned produce executive Mike Behrendt as its regional director of product procurement, based in Pendleton, IN. Behrendt brings decades of leadership across the produce industry, most recently serving in senior roles at Grimmway Farms, including vice president of secondary crops, general manager of grower relations (potatoes) and vice president of potato operations. He has also held leadership positions at Tasteful Selections and Black Gold Farms, building strong relationships across both grower and procurement communities. In his new role at Potandon

Save A Lot announced that Bill Mayo, current chief operating officer, has been promoted to the role of CEO as current CEO Fred Boehler steps back from management of day-to-day operations. Boehler will remain active in an advisory role to both Mayo and the board of directors over the coming months. Mayo joined Save A Lot in March 2024 and was promoted to chief operating officer in October 2024, with oversight of the merchandising, marketing, new business development, sales and retail operations teams. Prior to Save A Lot, he spent 29 years at Wakefern Food Corp. There, Mayo served as chief

The New York Apple Association has named Thomas Coene as chairman of the board, and Kristen DeMarree has been named vice president. NYAA also announced Domenic Porpiglia and Jenna Roberts-Bruning as newly appointed board members. Coene, DeMarree, Porpiglia and Roberts-Bruning will join current members Ely Giroux, Kenny Bowman, Marcus Jones, Helene Dembroski, Joy Crist, Catherine Blackler, Mark Russell, Jeffery Fremouw, Carrie Wafler and Kent Schwab. Board members are elected by New York state apple growers to serve three-year terms, with the option to serve up to two consecutive terms.

The Raley’s Cos. announce the promotion of two accomplished leaders, Jessica Blakely and Faith Garrard, to senior roles overseeing sales and merchandising across the organization’s diverse banners. These appointments reflect The Raley’s Cos.’ commitment to operational excellence, customer-focused innovation and developing talent from within. Jessica Blakely named vice president of sales and merchandising for Bashas’ Family of stores Blakely has been appointed as the senior leader of the sales and merchandising function for the Bashas’ division. In her new role, she will oversee all aspects of

Jonathan W. Field, who served as manager of the California Tree Fruit Agreement for over a decade, led the Walnut Bargaining Association and served as the compliance officer for the California and Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreements and the California Cantaloupe Advisory BoardField, 77, died peacefully Aug. 5, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Field’s passion for agriculture began at age six when he received his first sheep on Christmas morning. A lifelong 4-H member, he spent nine months in Kenya, Africa with the 4-H and Peace Corps, teaching crop rotation and agricultural best