Duncan Family Farms promotes two employees to key positions
Duncan Family Farms promotes two employees to key positions
Duncan Family Farms, a leading family-owned, multi-regional grower of over 7,000 acres of certified organic produce, announced the promotions of two long-time employees -- Will Feliz as president and Pete Guerrero as vice president of operations.
Arnott Duncan, co-founder and chief executive officer, said the new appointments on the team will help take the company to a whole new level. “Will and Pete bring the passion and expertise needed to continue our mission of growing healthy, life-giving foods for our customers, while improving the environment and giving back to our community,” said Duncan.
Will Feliz
Prior to his promotion to president, Feliz spent his entire 27-year career in the produce industry working for small, mid- and Fortune 500-size companies, including his most recent role as chief operating officer of Duncan Family Farms. As president he will focus on guiding the strategic plan, developing new business channels and exemplifying the company’s defining values to employees, customers and stakeholders.
Pete Guerrero
“It is a great privilege for me to assume the role of president,” said Feliz. “I am excited to be working with one of the finest teams in the entire organic produce industry.”
Guerrero began in the produce fields as a food-safety manager and worked up to director of supply chain and procurement over an eight-year span with Duncan Family Farms. He played a critical role in strengthening the food-safety program, a key part of the company’s culture and process. He is responsible for managing daily operations of growing locations in Arizona and California.
“I am grateful for the opportunities Duncan Family Farms has given me,” said Guerrero. “I am honored to pay it forward by guiding and developing our 400+ employees as the company did for me.”
“Our new president and vice president of operations share our integrity, dedication to excellence and vision for the future. Both will play an integral role in the company’s growth and exciting developments soon to take place,” said Duncan.
