Danny Dumas Elected Chairman of the United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors

In order to create a new association, the United Fresh Produce Association will merge with the Produce Marketing Association in 2022. In 2021, the actual Board of Directors, market segment boards and expert advisory councils will remain the same and keep on leading the association. 

The actual Chairman-Elect Danny Dumas, President of Courchesne Larose USA, will become Chairman of the Board on June 1. Worth mentioning that Michael Muzyk, President of Baldor Specialty Foods, has been guiding the association since March 2020.

Danny Dumas, born and raised in Canada, studied in both French and English. His career started at Dole Fresh Fruit Company where he held different roles. In 1998, he joined Del Monte Fresh Produce to guide its first and only Canadian office in the role of District Sales Manager. In Del Monte Fresh he held various roles including Vice President of Operations for Europe and Africa at its European offices in Monte Carlo, Monaco. In 2014, he came back to Florida as VP of Sales and Product Management and in 2019 he became Senior Vice President N. A. Sales & Product Management. In 2021, he joined Courchesne Larose USA.

“ It is with great pleasure, honor and respect that I pass the baton to my dear friend and colleague, Danny Dumas ”, stated Michael Muzyk.

Danny Dumas expressed his excitement about the opportunity to assume the role of Chairman of United Fresh and to work with United’s Board of Directors, loyal members and staff. He also congratulated and thanked Michael Muzyk for his dedication and leadership with the association in such a challenging period of pandemic. 

Tom Stenzel, President & CEO of United Fresh expressed his gratitude to all of the Board and Council leaders who have guided United Fresh this year. 

“I appreciate their willingness to continue service in 2021 extending some of their volunteer time commitments, and to their active support for the new association in 2022”, concluded Stenzel.

About United Fresh Produce Association

Established in 1904, the United Fresh Produce Association gathers companies across various segments of the fresh produce supply chain, including growers, fresh cut processors, shippers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, foodservice operators, and industry suppliers. They empower industry leaders to form sound government policy. They deliver the resources and expertise companies need to succeed in guiding complex business and technical issues. They provide the training and development individuals need to advance their careers in produce. Their main purpose is to build long-term value for their members and increase produce consumption.