Clarice Turner is selected as next CEO of Almond Board
stakeholders in the coming years.” Rodriguez said Turner will begin work- ing in September with Waycott, the ABC board and executive team to ensure a smooth transition. “We are thankful for Richard,” Rodriguez said, “not just for his commit- ment to the industry over the last 21 years
but also for his support during this tran- sition period to make certain Clarice and the organization are set up for success moving forward.” The Almond Board of California pro- motes strategic market development and research on behalf of more than 7,600 al- mond farmers and processors.
A Napa Valley winery executive who also worked in corporate roles for internation- al firms includ- ing Starbucks and PepsiCo. has been selected as the next presi- dent and CEO of the Almond Board of California. Clarice Turner will replace Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott, who informed the organiza- tion’s board of directors last November that he planned to step down at the end of 2023. “The ABC Board is excited to welcome Clarice to the California almond indus- try,” board chair Alexi Rodriguez said in a statement. “A tremendous amount of thought and effort went into the search process and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result. “Clarice brings extensive knowledge and experience that we believe will be a great benefit to the organization and the industry,” Rodriguez added. Turner most recently served as president Clarice Turner
of Napa Valley winery Joseph Phelps Vineyards. She has also held CEO and senior executive positions at Boudin Bakery, Starbucks Coffee Company, YUM! Brands, Papa Murphy’s International and PepsiCo. Turner, a ninth-generation Californian, has served on corporate and nonprofit boards including the Culinary Institute of America, Delicato Family Wines, the National Restaurant Association, Washington State University School of Business and San Francisco State University Lam Family College of Business. Turner was an international business major at Fudan University in China. In announcing her selection, the almond board said she “understands the role dif- ferent nationalities play in trade, business and culture.” “I am honored to lead the Almond Board of California,” Turner said in a statement. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to combine my California heritage, roots in generational farming and executive experience to build on the strong foundation established in 1950.” She added, “I look forward to work- ing collaboratively with the staff, board, growers, handlers and industry
Farmers, ranchers honored Three San Luis Obispo County farm- ers and ranchers were honored last week during the California Mid-State Fair’s an- nual Cattlemen and Farmers Day.
to Paso Robles. Donati is the 35th recipient of the award, which has been presented since 1988. San Luis Obispo County CattleWomen selected San Miguel rancher and com- munity leader Suze Evenson as the 2023 Cattlewoman of the Year. San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association named local rancher and cat- tle industry leader Mike Massey the 2023 Cattleman of the Year.
George Donati, owner and general manager of Pacific Coast Farming, re- ceived the 2023 award as Agriculturalist of the Year, having been selected by the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau. Pacific Coast manages nearly half of the vineyards in Edna Valley and farms 1,400 acres of winegrapes and 75 acres of citrus spanning from Lompoc
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