Mountain View Fruit Sales, a family-owned group of stone fruit growers, announces the addition of Kevin Steiner as the new director of business development. Steiner has over two decades of experience in the produce industry and will play a key role in expanding the company's reach while maintaining the personal relationships that have defined the company's success.
Steiner joins Mountain View Fruit Sales following a 20-year career at Sage Fruit Company, where he served as president of business development and marketing. Sage Fruit, based in Yakima, Washington, is a grower/shipper of apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruit. Steiner's career path and passion for produce began in his high school years working at his father's fruit market in Kentucky. While attending Miami University in Oxford, OH, Steiner continued building his experience with Castellini Company in purchasing and order selecting.
L-R: Kevin Steiner, Mike Thurlow
"We are thrilled to welcome Kevin to the family," said Mike Thurlow, owner of Mountain View Fruit Sales. "His wealth of experience and deep passion for the produce industry make him an incredible asset as we continue to grow. Kevin's leadership will help us expand our business, but just as importantly, he shares our commitment to keeping that personal connection with our retail partners – something that sets us apart."
"I am thankful for the last 20 years at Sage Fruit and being part of such a wonderful team that became family," said Steiner. "Mountain View is a company I have respected for many years and am grateful for the opportunity. I can't wait to get started and help add to the value it brings to its customers and growers."
The company looks forward to the fresh perspectives and growth Steiner will bring to the company and its partners in the years ahead.
For more information:
Krista Beckstead
Mountain View Fruit Sales
Tel: +1 (206) 612-9247
[email protected]
https://mvfruit.com/