Lipman Family Farms is celebrating the remarkable careers of four esteemed employees who dedicated a combined 150 years of service to the company. Randy Moss, Bob Poklemba, Wes Roan and Jamie Williams are leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication as they retire from the company.

“Lipman Family Farms has been successful for over 75 years because of our people. Our four retiring leaders have been the backbone of our farming success,” said Elyse Lipman, CEO of Lipman Family Farms. “Bobby, Randy, Wes and Jamie — your dedication has woven a familial spirit into our company, leaving an enduring legacy of hard work and commitment.”

Poklemba, manager of transplants operations with 48 years of service, played an instrumental role in Lipman’s growing expertise over the years, overseeing the production of more than 1 billion transplants during his exceptional 48 years of service. Joining Lipman in August of 1975, Poklemba fondly reflected on the family atmosphere cultivated by the Lipman family.

Moss, irrigation and tech specialist with 49 years of service and a lifelong contributor to Lipman, has left an indelible mark on various facets of the company, from farm manager and equipment operator to packing shed responsibilities. Moss and his family have been involved in the Lipman operations for four generations, dating back to his grandparents working for Max and Ella Lipman, Lipman Family Farms' founders.

Williams, director of Florida farming with 23 years of service, has played a pivotal role in Lipman's success during his 23 years of dedicated service. His retirement signifies the conclusion of an era, having been an integral part of the company’s farming operations, the development of its farm team and a passionate organizer of farm tours for the community and key customers.

Roan, crop protection specialist with 35 years of service, shared a profound connection with the Lipman family since he was a teenager. Through his years working for the company, Roan has been instrumental in accelerating the company's expertise and skills in crop protection.

Ricky Lipman, third generation owner, speaking on behalf of the Lipman family, expressed gratitude for the dedication of these four exceptional individuals: “These are four great men who have dedicated a huge portion of their life to the success of Lipman, and we are forever proud to have had each of them on the team.”

“Their long-term commitment and hard work have cultivated the seeds of our growth. Their departure marks the end of an era, but also the beginning of another with the leaders they’ve mentored. We express our deepest gratitude for the impact they have made on Lipman Family Farms, and we wish them a retirement as rich and fulfilling as the legacy they helped build,” said Elyse Lipman.

Wrapping up its 75th year, Lipman Family Farms is celebrating the people that have grown with the company over the years and looking forward to the years to come.