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STOCKTON, CA, January 21, 2004 – The
California Tomato Growers Association today announced that Ross Siragusa,
effective February 1, 2004, will become the President/CEO of the
California Tomato Growers Association. Mr. Siragusa was the former General
Manager of Naumes Concentrates, Inc. He will replace the Interim CEO, Ron
Schuler, who had agreed to assume the temporary position until a full time
replacement could be found that was right for the job.
“After a thorough, four-month search, Ross has emerged as the strongest
candidate to lead the CTGA “, said Don Cameron, Chairman of the Board of
the CTGA. “The CTGA has been working hard to develop a closer relationship
with our members, as well as processors, throughout the state. Ross’s
experience in processing and agriculture will help us achieve this
objective.”
Mr. Siragusa has been an active participant in California agriculture for
the last seven years. Prior to joining Naumes, he held the position of
Executive Vice President of AgEx.com, and spent many years with Cargill
Inc. in domestic and international management positions. “I am looking
forward to the opportunity to build a strong association that is
positioned well to meet the challenges of today’s economy. I will work
closely with the CTGA Board, association members and processors to keep
the processing tomato industry in California strong and vibrant,” said Mr.
Siragusa.
At the CTGA Annual Meeting held in Modesto, the Board also elected its
officers for 2004. They include Don Cameron from Huron as Chairman, Jim
Beecher from Five Points as First Vice Chairman, John Poundstone from
Grimes as Second Vice Chairman, and Bruce Rominger from Winters as
Secretary/Treasurer.
The California Tomato Growers Association, a grower owned Association
headquartered in Stockton, Calif., has been dedicated to representing the
interests of processing tomato growers statewide for over half a century.
CTGA provides economic, public policy and business leadership for the
benefit of growers and the industry. Its member services include
bargaining, communications and advocacy to ensure the stability, viability
and prosperity of the industry. |
