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Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ Appoints Dynamic Leadership Team for Sales and Marketing

Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is stepping into a new era with the assembly of an exceptional Sales and Marketing leadership team designed to propel growth through enhanced customer partnerships and innovative strategies. As markets evolve and consumer preferences shift, Bolthouse is acutely aware that fulfilling customer needs goes beyond being just a supplier. It's about becoming a true partner.

A Vision for Growth

According to CEO Timothy Escamilla, “This leadership team is built for execution and is dedicated to serving our customers.” Escamilla emphasizes that the combination of deep produce experience and an innovative mindset positions the company to lead the next chapter of the fresh carrot category. The integration of this new team signals Bolthouse's commitment to align its structure in a way that serves partners better while also indicating its readiness to withstand the competitive landscape.

Introducing the Leadership Team

At the helm of this newly formed team is Melissa Oliver, appointed as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Her role is pivotal as she will focus on spearheading a unified strategy that hinges on expanding customer partnerships while maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality and service.

Joining Oliver are three distinguished leaders from the produce industry:

• - Jill Stanchfield, who moves up to Vice President of Sales. With over 15 years at Bolthouse Fresh Foods™, Stanchfield's experience and collaborative approach have been instrumental in strengthening retail partnerships and driving category performance.
• - Kim St. George takes on the Vice President of Sales and Marketing role. With an impressive 25-year career at major companies such as Dole Fresh Vegetables and Mann Packing, she brings invaluable expertise in brand development and strategic marketing that will be crucial to Bolthouse's market expansion.
• - Melina Leija, returning to Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ as Vice President of Business Development and Sales, brings with her a wealth of experience and a proven track record in cultivating foodservice sales initiatives and strategic partnerships.

A Pivotal Shift

As part of this team’s mission, Melissa Oliver remarks, “We are entering a pivotal era where our customers are looking for more than a supplier—they want a true partner.” This succinctly captures the essence of the new leadership’s approach: to provide unparalleled service while driving meaningful innovation and forming collaborative, strategic partnerships to create sustained value in the marketplace.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods™, headquartered in Bakersfield, California, stands as one of the leading producers and marketers of fresh carrots and value-added produce solutions. The company prides itself on a vertically integrated operation that encompasses farming to distribution, ensuring quality from seed to shelf. Bolthouse has been a significant player in California agriculture since 1915 and continues to influence the fresh produce landscape through innovation and strong customer relationships.

In 2025, Bolthouse Fresh Foods was honored as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies within the Food category. This accolade recognizes its pursuit of packaging innovation, brand reinvention, and advancements within the carrot category. For more insights, visit Bolthouse Fresh Foods.