Pete Pappas & Sons growing organic sales team
Pete Pappas & Sons added Kevin Benson and James McKinnis, two industry veterans, to its sales team. The Jessup, MD-based company said Benson and McKinnis are a dream-team duo for its rapidly growing organic sales division.
Benson, organic commodity manager, brings new opportunity to PP&S and boasts three decades in fresh produce. Benson specializes in organics and citrus sales and purchasing, making him a perfect sales fit for the flagship Pete’s Garden Organics line. He brings knowledge from his positions through the years spanning multiple departments, culminating in director of purchasing.
“I always had a lot of respect over the years for how the Pappas team took care of their customer needs. I am thrilled to be with a great group of people, and a well-run business!” Benson said.
McKinnis joined the team as a sales executive with over 20 years of industry experience in both Southern and Northeastern markets and specializing in organic fresh produce sales. Having grown up around farming and produce in Texas, he brings his lifelong passion for produce to PP&S. “I am extremely happy to be working at a strong family owned and managed business like Pappas,” said McKinnis.
Photo: James McKinnis and Kevin Benson, the newest sales team members at PP&S.
