Jul 2, 2025

USApple Outlook 2025 speakers announced

Speakers have been publicized for USApple’s Outlook 2025 crop production and outlook conference.

The event is scheduled for Aug. 13-15 in Chicago. 

Confirmed speakers include:

• David P. Figliola, HEB senior director, produce
• Kristen Walla, HEB business development manager
• Tom Barnes, Category Partners CEO
• West Mathison, Stemilt Growers president
• Karina Gallardo, Washington State University Extension economist 
• Chris Gerlach, USApple vice president of insights & analytics
• Diane Kurrle, USApple senior vice president

Confirmed panelists include:

• Mike Auvil, Crunch Pak vice president of raw procurement
• Luca DaPonte, Hosh International vice president
• John Halverson, GoGo SqueeZ purchasing category director of apples
• Brendan Riley, Marsh McClennan senior risk control specialist, business insurance
• Jake Teeter, Marsh McClennan senior risk control specialist, business insurance
• Stacy Young, Marsh McClennan sales executive, agribusiness and construction specialty practice

The conference schedule includes general sessions, a dinner cruise, welcome reception and other events.

Designed specifically for apple industry leaders from the U.S. and around the world, Outlook 2025 is touted as the apple industry’s premier event. The event attracts participants from all segments of the industry, including production, packing, processing, sales, marketing and new product development. 

“It is the go-to forum for meeting and collaborating with other apple industry professionals,” according to a news release.

Get more details about USApple Outlook 2025 and register online.