Industry leaders sharing strategy, insights, and innovation across the fresh produce supply chain.
Three-time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Gymnastics Academy Owner
Owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies, Dominique opened the gyms to continue her commitment to developing a healthy and compassionate culture in the sport of gymnastics. Her first academy opened in the…
Editorial Director
The Packer
Jennifer Strailey is the editorial director, produce for Farm Journal/The Packer. Prior to joining The Packer, she was editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business. Strailey brings two decades of experience covering the competitive grocery,…
VP Global Marketing & Communications
North America Blueberry Council
Kevin Hamilton Kevin Hamilton is the vice president of global marketing and communications for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and the North American Blueberry Council. In this role, he oversees global category marketing, consumer public…
Vice President, Marketing
Mushroom Council
Cristie Mather is Vice President of Marketing for the Mushroom Council, the nonprofit marketing organization that supports U.S. mushroom growers and importers. Dedicated to increasing fresh mushroom demand, the Mushroom Council's marketing and communications programs…
Co-owner, VP Sales & Marketing
Equifruit, Inc.
Kim Chackal is the Co-Owner and VP of Sales and Marketing at Equifruit. Over the past decade she has established Equifruit as the North American market leader for Fairtrade-certified bananas and her sights are set…
Entrepreneur • Optimist • Creative Instigator • Co-Founder of Molly Pop, Amplifier Spirits & Driven Creative Supply Co. • 2025 Packer 25 Honoree
Molly Pop
John Cymbal is passionate, proven, and fearless. An entrepreneur, optimist, and creative instigator, he’s the co-founder of Molly Pop, Amplifier Spirits, and Driven Creative Supply Co., ventures driven by a shared belief in disruption, inspiration,…
Produce Editor
The Packer
Christina Herrick is an award-winning journalist and editor, currently serving as the Produce Editor at The Packer, a leading publication in the fresh produce industry. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Christina joined The Packer in November…
Senior Vice President
Farm Journal
Lance Burditt is Senior Vice President at Farm Journal Inc., where he leads the Fresh Produce and Sustainability markets, including The Packer, Produce Market Guide, the East Coast and West Coast Produce Expos, and Trust…