There are a lot of business leaders who talk about the future of work.  It’s a favorite topic in our (almost) post-pandemic world and many are focused on how businesses can adapt, change and respond to the changing environmental and cultural pressures. We’ve talked about the future of the physical office, the prolific use of Zoom, hiring in a pandemic, and the continued conversation on flexible work hours.

Raley’s Chief Operations Officer Kevin Konkel will retire, effective Jan. 7, 2022, ending nearly four-and-a-half decades of outstanding service and dedication.

Steve Mangapit has been named the first chief operating officer in Western Growers history. In the new role he will be focused on operational efficiencies, improvements and innovations at the company. He will start in January 2022.

DNO Produce, a leading wholesale distributor and fresh-cut produce processor, has named Marissa Dake as director of communications and public affairs. Dake will work to expand DNO’s external communications strategies and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders for DNO’s growing presence in federal nutrition programs.

DMA Solutions, a full-service marketing agency serving the fresh food and floral industry, announces Leslie Simmons as a new team member and marketing strategist for the marketing agency.

The International Foodservice Editorial Council announced Megan McKenna, senior director of marketing and foodservice for the National Watermelon Promotion Board, as the recipient of the 2021 Betty Bastion Outstanding Service Award.