Almond Alliance’s next CEO serves on state almond board will continue to thrive and champion the interests of our members.”
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The Almond Alliance, an advocacy group that represents almond processors, hullers and shellers, and marketers, has named a new CEO. Alexi Rodriguez,
In a statement, Rodriguez said, “I’m looking forward to utilizing my knowledge and experience to advocate for this great industry and connect with industry mem- bers as we navigate the challenges ahead.” Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the almond board, credited Rodriguez for bringing “insight and energy in help- ing guide our board and in working hard to support the almond industry during a difficult economic period for California almonds and all of California farming.” The state’s $3.5 billion almond sector has struggled in recent years with falling prices as farmers continue to remove trees.
who current- ly chairs the Almond Board of California’s board of directors, will lead the Almond Alliance start- ing next year. She will continue as ABC’s board chair
Alexi Rodriguez
through December. Rodriguez replaces Aubrey Bettencourt, who served nearly three years as the alliance’s CEO before stepping down last spring. Besides her role with the almond board, a marketing group for the state’s almond sector, Rodriguez has 15 years of experience in the industry, including as operations director for Fresno County- based Campos Brothers Farms, an al- mond grower and handler. In a statement, Almond Alliance Chairman Blake Vann praised Rodriguez for her service to the almond sector, including her work on regulato- ry and compliance matters. “Her proven leadership and deep un- derstanding of the almond industry make her the ideal choice to guide our organiza- tion into the future,” Vann said. “Alexi has been a steadfast advocate for the industry, and we are confident that un- der her leadership the Almond Alliance
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