Parma, ID-based Owyhee Produce recently announced the addition of onion industry veteran Melissa Anderson to its sales team, working from her Georgia office.
“With over four years of diverse experience in onion sales, marketing, and operations, Melissa brings invaluable expertise to Owyhee,” a company announcement said.
“Raised on a farm in Southeast Georgia, Melissa developed a profound connection with agriculture, eventually transitioning to a career in produce sales,” the release continued.
Anderson’s background in leadership, networking, and strategic engagement ensures that “she is well-equipped to navigate the intricacies of the tight-knit onion industry.”
The release also said, “Melissa chose Owyhee not only for its professional opportunities but also for the genuine connection felt with Shay, Angela and the Owyhee team.”
Anderson commented, “The shared commitment to Owyhee’s success and fairness to customers and growers made joining the team an easy decision.” And she added, “The first time I met Shay and Angela it felt like I had met friends I had known my entire life. They were eager, wholeheartedly, and I knew within a few minutes of talking to them that they only wanted what was best for Owyhee while also being fair to their customers and growers.”
The Owyhee release said, “Anticipating the evolving landscape of the onion market, Melissa is eager to contribute to Owyhee’s growth. Their focus includes expanding customer bases, building robust onion programs and addressing challenges such as labor and changing market dynamics.”
During an upcoming visit to Owyhee, Melissa said she plans to strengthen team relationships and strategize on reaching new customer segments.
. With a passion for industry relationships. She emphasizes the importance of staying connected with both customers and industry leaders.
“Owyhee, a leading player in the onion market, looks forward to leveraging Melissa’s expertise to continue delivering high-quality onions and shaping the future of the industry,” the release concluded.
