FPFC Apprentice Program

In an effort to help prepare the industry leaders of tomorrow, the Fresh Produce & Floral Council has established the FPFC Apprentice Program, a benefit offered to member companies for individuals across all sectors of the industry, from sales to accounting and food safety to logistics.The FPFC Apprentice Program was designed to provide a complete overview of the supply chain and professional skills and networking opportunities to professionals looking to increase their knowledge of the industry and develop the skills and understanding to take on leadership roles.  Each Apprentice is assigned an industry mentor to facilitate introductions at networking events and provide guidance and feedback during the program.The FPFC Apprentice Program accepts applications at the beginning of the calendar year. The program runs from April through December. Applications are open from November 2025 to January 2026.

2025 FPFC Foundation Board of Directors

Andrew Bivens
Chair
Westlake Produce
Kori Martin
Vice Chair
Oppy
Blair Butterworth
Secretary
Fresh Gourmet
Lynnie Nojadera
Past Chair
Veronica Rodarte
Director
Progressive Produce
Kristen Reid
Director
MIXTEC Group
Michael Schutt
Director
Bay Area Herbs
Tom Stentzel
Director
Dennis Gertmenian
Director

2025 FPFC Apprentices

Angel Garcia
John Greene Logistics Company
Kira Navison
Scattaglia Growers & Shippers
Lorena Pena
Cal Fresco
Elisha Tseng
A Plus Vegetable In
Nerly Lagunas
Veg Fresh Farms
Mark Garofalo Jr
Westlake Produce Company
Bianca Moreno
Progressive Produce
Hailey Johnson
Fresh Source
Morgan Luna-Cope
CH Robinson Fresh
Nicholas Lopez
Albertsons
Stefanie Pandol
Pandol Bros
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