Kingsburg Orchard executive returns to retail with move to Sendik’s
Kingsburg Orchard executive returns to retail with move to Sendik’s
Sendik's Food Markets, a 12-store family-owned grocery chain serving the Milwaukee area, announced the hiring of produce industry veteran Dan Spain, who most recently worked as vice president of sales and marketing for Kingsburg Orchard
As produce director for Sendik’s, Spain will use his wealth of experience to procure product, build grower relationships and set strategy for a company known throughout the industry for its best-in-class produce operations.
Dan Spain
“Dan is someone we have done business with, and admired, for many years,” Patrick Balistreri, a co-owner of Sendik’s, said in a press release. “He shares our passion for produce and is well respected by growers and partners throughout the country. Because of his experience and industry connections, Dan makes our strong team even stronger.”
In joining Sendik’s, Spain returns to his roots. He began his career in retail with Von’s Grocery Co., where his creativity, drive, leadership and coaching ability caught the eye of top executives. He was quickly promoted and held leadership positions within stores, as a produce manager and store manager, and throughout the company as field merchandiser and category manager.
“I could not be more excited to be joining the Sendik's family,” Spain said in the press release. “I've had the pleasure of visiting retailers in nearly every state, and Sendik's has as fine a produce operation as I've seen. I look forward to building on their well-deserved reputation.”
Prior to Kingsburg Orchards, Spain worked in strategic business development and marketing for Sunkist Fresh Fruit as the director of national accounts. Additionally, he has long-time professional produce industry associations with the Produce Marketing Association, United Fresh Fruit Association, Fresh Produce & Floral Council, Southeast Produce Council, Eastern Produce Council and the National Grocers Association.
