The California Farm Water Coalition named Michelle Paul as executive director. Julia Inestroza was elected as chair of California Citrus Mutual. B. John Lindeman was promoted to president and chief executive officer of Calavo Growers, succeeding Lee E. Cole. Ellie Gilchrist was promoted to communications director in the office of Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. The U.S. Meat Export Federation elected Jay Theiler from Agri Beef Company as chair.
