Aug 29, 2024

USHBC unveils third cohort of fellows accepted into the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program 

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has released the names of the third cohort of fellows accepted into its Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.

The program, launched in March 2022, is designed to elevate up-and-coming leaders in the blueberry industry by providing in-depth training, industry education and connections to other ag leaders for passionate blueberry professionals across the supply chain.

“We are thrilled to welcome this group of leaders as the third class of fellows,” Amanda Griffin, USHBC’s vice president of engagement and education, said in a news release. “Since launching the Blueberry Leadership Program, we have received an overwhelming interest, which always makes the selection process extremely difficult. The USHBC is proud to provide this opportunity to these ag professionals, empowering them to guide the blueberry industry into a bright future.”

Third class of fellows in the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program

• Yvan Berrospi, supply chain and operations coordinator, Family Tree Farms
• Gabriel Bocock, general manager of operations, Bumbleberry Acres
• Joshua Carlton, farm manager, JLC Farms
• Sergio Carrasco, production manager, The Fruitist Company
• Jake Johnson, sales and grower support II, Fall Creek Farm & Nursery
• Stephanie Kleiner, blueberry product business manager, Driscoll’s
• Peter Machala, category manager, Wakefern Food Corp.
• Brody Schropp, horticulturist, MBG Marketing
• Zach Semerikov, food safety and quality assurance manager, Scenic Fruit
• Jessica Silver, commercial manager, United Exports Sales and Marketing

For more information on the program, visit USHBC’s website.