Produce industry veteran Andrew Scott has joined The Nickey Gregory Co. LLC, headquartered in Forest Park, GA, as vice president of marketing and business development.

Nickey Gregory Co. has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, adding a second warehouse in Miami, a dedicated tomato operation in College Park, GA, and multiple expansions of its headquarters on the Atlanta State Farmers Market.

The addition of Scott “is going to be a big stepping stone to get us to the next level,” said President Nickey Gregory. Andrew Scott“We’re definitely proud to add Andrew to the team. He will be a valuable asset with all his knowledge and experience, and be a great mentor for the young people in this company — and we have a lot of young people. He’s one of those people who likes to teach and help cultivate people and he’s a great addition to the Nickey Gregory Family.”

Scott, current president of the Southeast Produce Council, began his career with C.H. Robinson in Atlanta before joining General Produce on the Atlanta Market, where he spent seven years. After stints with Superior Produce of Hudsonville, MI, and Coosemans Interproduce Divisions of Tampa, FL, Scott is looking forward to returning to his home field and spending more time with his family.

“This is a great opportunity to get back to what I know best and that includes being on the Atlanta Market with a full line wholesaler,” Scott said. “I’ve seen what Nickey has done over the last few years and how the company has grown and prospered and I’m excited about joining the family. I really admire what he’s accomplished and how he conducts his business.The Gregory Co. stocks over 300 fresh produce items daily, sourced from local farmers as well as growers throughout the United States, Canada, Spain, Mexico and Holland, along with an extensive line of pre-packaged items under its own 'Cheryl’s Best' brand. With the growth mode we’re in, with new machinery and capabilities in place and more on the way, it’s a perfect match. I’ll also get to make the most of my understanding and familiarity with the wholesale produce business. And most importantly, I appreciate the opportunity to work for a close-knit family operation versus a more corporate life. I’m really looking forward to seeing familiar faces in familiar places.”

Nickey Gregory Co. stocks more than 300 fresh produce items daily, sourced from local farmers as well as growers throughout the United States, Canada, Spain, Mexico and Holland, along with an extensive line of pre-packaged items under its own “Cheryl’s Best” brand.

Not only is the company a full-line distributor, it also controls its own logistics with an ever-growing fleet of refrigerated trailers delivering within a 750-mile radius of the 50,000-square-foot location in Atlanta and the 25,000-square-foot operation in Miami. The company also offers a cross-dock operation and retail support with direct store delivery.

Gregory promises there is much more to come — there are a lot of folks to feed in the company.

“We have a lot of Gregory family members working with us here, but everyone who works here is part of our family,” he said. “Andrew takes us up to 156 families we have to worry about and take care of, so we’ll be busy. We’re definitely looking forward to it.”