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EXECUTIVE CHANGES

FPA's Cathy Remains Presidenthy, president of Produce Kountry, based here, has been re-elected president of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, here, for the fourth consecutive year.Cathy was reappointed to the position of president at the FPAA's annual meeting on May 6.In addition, Jesse Driskill, general manager for Kings City, Calif.-based Meyer Tomatoes, was named vice-chairman. He

FPA's Cathy Remains President

hy, president of Produce Kountry, based here, has been re-elected president of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, here, for the fourth consecutive year.

Cathy was reappointed to the position of president at the FPAA's annual meeting on May 6.

In addition, Jesse Driskill, general manager for Kings City, Calif.-based Meyer Tomatoes, was named vice-chairman. He previously was director.

The organization develops and promotes trade between grower/shippers in Mexico and other foreign countries, and receivers throughout the United States and Canada.

Paramount Citrus Names Exec VP

VISALIA, Calif. -- Paramount Citrus Association here has appointed David W. Krause to the position of executive vice president.

Krause, a third-generation farmer, will be responsible for day-to-day varietal management and packing operations. He will also assist a team in analyzing and improving PCA's portfolio of orchards.

Most recently, Krause served as chief operating officer for Strathmore, Calif.-based Stark Packing Corp. where he oversaw production at four packing facilities. He is also currently cultivating 413 acres, growing navel and Valencia oranges, peaches, plums, and nectarines, in Fresno and Tulare Counties, Calif.

Paramount Citrus Association is a member of Sunkist Growers, a cooperative marketing association for citrus growers in California and Arizona.