Kingsburg Orchards' John Hein to head marketing at Crown Jewels
Kingsburg Orchards' John Hein to head marketing at Crown Jewels
FRESNO, CA -- John Hein, who for the past 17 years has been director of marketing for Kingsburg Orchards in Kingsburg, CA, resigned Jan. 8 and accepted a position as marketing director for Crown Jewels Marketing & Distribution, here.
A written statement from Kingsburg Orchards said: "John has been a valued member of the Kingsburg Orchards sales team. We will miss him, and we wish him every continued success."
Kingsburg Orchards salesman Bob Maxwell said that an announcement would be forthcoming shortly regarding changes in staff assignments within the company.
Mr. Hein told The Produce News that he continues to have "a good relationship" with Kingsburg Orchards. "I'm working real close with those guys," he said.
Mr. Hein's new office will be in the Crown Jewels headquarters in Fresno. "I am going to be working very close with the sales team as marketing director," he said.
One major focus during the coming months will be "our citrus programs and ... our Nogales operation," he said.
Crown Jewels, which was formed in 1989, is a diversified produce marketing organization. The company's produce offerings include strawberries, grapes, tree fruit, citrus, pears, apples, and a wide assortment of other fruits and vegetables.
A written statement from Kingsburg Orchards said: "John has been a valued member of the Kingsburg Orchards sales team. We will miss him, and we wish him every continued success."
Kingsburg Orchards salesman Bob Maxwell said that an announcement would be forthcoming shortly regarding changes in staff assignments within the company.
Mr. Hein told The Produce News that he continues to have "a good relationship" with Kingsburg Orchards. "I'm working real close with those guys," he said.
Mr. Hein's new office will be in the Crown Jewels headquarters in Fresno. "I am going to be working very close with the sales team as marketing director," he said.
One major focus during the coming months will be "our citrus programs and ... our Nogales operation," he said.
Crown Jewels, which was formed in 1989, is a diversified produce marketing organization. The company's produce offerings include strawberries, grapes, tree fruit, citrus, pears, apples, and a wide assortment of other fruits and vegetables.
