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Joseph H. Loiacano

Joseph H. LoiacanoSr. Manager Fresh Produce and Frozen
Wendy’s Quality Supply Chain Co-op

Joe is the third generation in his family to work in the fresh produce industry. His Grandfather Vito owned a horse and wagon and was a produce peddler by trade, in Saginaw, Michigan. His father Philip, a WWII Veteran used his GI Bill to get a loan to start the Saginaw Fruit Company in 1946 (Michigan) with his brothers Leo and Sam.

Peggy McCormick

Peggy McCormick President and Owner, MMM Marketing

Peggy McCormick is the President and Owner of MMM Marketing, a full-service marketing agency specializing in the foodservice and food ingredient industries.

Megan McKenna

Megan McKennaDirector of Foodservice & Marketing, National Watermelon Promotion Board

Megan McKenna is the Director of Foodservice & Marketing for the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Megan has been with the Watermelon Board since December 2014, when the watermelon industry added a primary focus of increasing demand  in foodservice.

Don Odiorne

Don Odiorne Vice President Foodservice and Website, Idaho Potato Commission

Don Odiorne joined the Idaho Potato Commission in 1989. During his tenure he has also served on the foodservice boards of United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable, the Produce Marketing Association and was treasurer and then president of IFEC, the International Food Editors Council. His foodservice career began in fast food and at country clubs in the Denver area.

Paul Pszybylski

Paul PszybylskiSenior Director of Culinary Innovation
California Pizza Kitchen

At California Pizza Kitchen, Paul Pszybylski’s focus is on new menu development in the United States, as well as supporting CPK’s franchise partners around the world. He also works closely with Nestlé’s development team to create new California Pizza Kitchen Oven Ready Pizzas.

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