Left to right: Lamont Edwards, Brian Jenny, Don Martin, and Jay Carven
Jessup, MD Jan 15 2025 – As part of its continued commitment to growth, sustainability, and excellence, Pete Pappas & Sons BB #:100956 has kicked off 2025 with a series of strategic hires and promotions designed to enhance operations, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure ongoing success.
Don Martin has been promoted from Vice President of Sales to Chief Growth Officer (CGO), a move that highlights the company’s focus on driving strategic expansion. In his new role, Don will leverage his extensive experience in the produce industry to accelerate growth initiatives across sales, organics, sustainable packaging and more.
Lamont Edwards, a key member of the Pete Pappas & Sons team for over 25 years, has transitioned to the role of Tomato Category Manager. With his deep knowledge of production operations, particularly in tomatoes, Lamont will focus on growing the tomato category by enhancing sourcing, sales, and product offerings, while ensuring that both incoming and outgoing products meet customer quality standards.
Jay Carven, the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), brings decades of financial expertise in the food industry to his new role. His leadership will focus on performance and profit enhancement, driving continued financial growth while leading the company’s finance and accounting team.
Brian Jenny, who joins the company as the new Vice President of Sales and Procurement, brings over 25 years of experience across various produce categories. His leadership will strengthen the company’s procurement, sales, and branding strategies, further enhancing Pete Pappas & Sons’ reputation for customer-focused service.
About Pete Pappas & Sons Inc
Pete Pappas & Sons Inc is a 4th generation family-owned and operated premium produce supplier with over 80 years in business since 1942. They grow, pack, ship and distribute conventional and organic fruits and vegetables under the flagship Patricia Brand and Pete’s Garden Organic labels.
Media Contact:
Helen Pappas
helen.pappas@petepappasinc.com
Jessup, MD Jan 15 2025 – As part of its continued commitment to growth, sustainability, and excellence, Pete Pappas & Sons BB #:100956 has kicked off 2025 with a series of strategic hires and promotions designed to enhance operations, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure ongoing success.
Don Martin has been promoted from Vice President of Sales to Chief Growth Officer (CGO), a move that highlights the company’s focus on driving strategic expansion. In his new role, Don will leverage his extensive experience in the produce industry to accelerate growth initiatives across sales, organics, sustainable packaging and more.
Lamont Edwards, a key member of the Pete Pappas & Sons team for over 25 years, has transitioned to the role of Tomato Category Manager. With his deep knowledge of production operations, particularly in tomatoes, Lamont will focus on growing the tomato category by enhancing sourcing, sales, and product offerings, while ensuring that both incoming and outgoing products meet customer quality standards.
Jay Carven, the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), brings decades of financial expertise in the food industry to his new role. His leadership will focus on performance and profit enhancement, driving continued financial growth while leading the company’s finance and accounting team.
Brian Jenny, who joins the company as the new Vice President of Sales and Procurement, brings over 25 years of experience across various produce categories. His leadership will strengthen the company’s procurement, sales, and branding strategies, further enhancing Pete Pappas & Sons’ reputation for customer-focused service.
About Pete Pappas & Sons Inc
Pete Pappas & Sons Inc is a 4th generation family-owned and operated premium produce supplier with over 80 years in business since 1942. They grow, pack, ship and distribute conventional and organic fruits and vegetables under the flagship Patricia Brand and Pete’s Garden Organic labels.
Media Contact:
Helen Pappas
helen.pappas@petepappasinc.com
