Paul Divis joins Grant J. Hunt Co.
The Grant J. Hunt Co. has added Paul Divis, a seasoned produce industry professional, to its sales and marketing team.
Divis hails from central Washington, where he grew up in a well-established agricultural family, farming apples, pears and cherries. After graduating from Washington State University, he explored various career paths before discovering his true passion for agriculture.
His journey began with a quality control role at Chelan Fresh, where he gained invaluable expertise in apple, pear and cherry quality. He then transitioned into sales, where he spent 13 years building a successful career, including the last five years managing his own account base.
Bringing over 14 years of hands-on agricultural experience, Divis is eager to broaden his expertise beyond tree fruit. At Grant J. Hunt Co., he will market the company’s full portfolio, which includes potatoes, onions, berries, melons, citrus and other fresh produce, while continuing to leverage his deep knowledge of apples, pears and cherries.
“Agricultural sales and marketing is far more personal than I ever expected," said Divis. "I love my customers — their energy keeps me going. When I first started selling, I was surprised by the depth of relationships you develop with buyers across the nation. We’re not just selling produce; we’re working to help increase fresh produce consumption every day. It’s a challenge I truly enjoy.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Paul to the team," said Sal Rizzo, general manager of Grant J. Hunt Co., who celebrated his 45th anniversary with the company this March. "It’s always great to see younger generations bringing their passion and enthusiasm to the produce industry, embracing the opportunities it offers.”
Divis resides in the remote lakeside town of Stehekin, WA, home to only about 75 full-time residents and accessible only by ferry or plane. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys boating, hiking, hunting and winter sports. His favorite apple is the Cosmic Crisp.
