AC Foods has brought together exceptional talent from farming, packing, distribution, and brand marketing, with a combined 16+ decades of experience.
We are forward-thinking leaders who want to create more access to delicious food through better farming.
30+ years in CPG, Operations, Logistics and Global Agriculture Leadership. Brings a vast breadth of experience in fresh produce and consumer-packaged goods from his previous years with Wonderful Citrus, Chiquita Brands International and General Mills.
C-suite executive with over 35 years of verified experience building consumer product businesses for profitable growth. Demonstrated experience leading business turnarounds, brand development, sales growth, and acquisitions with successful integrations. Comprehensive directional leadership in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and customer service. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives with successful execution resulting in ongoing business improvements. Shawn has held senior executive positions as President and CEO of NORPAC Foods, SVP Sales and Marketing at Darigold, Inc. and VP/GM Acosta Sales and Marketing.
30+ years of experience in general management of citrus nurseries and citrus farming. Founded TreeSource Citrus Nursery in 1998 and grew it to the largest of its kind in the U.S. through employee empowerment with an emphasis on sustainability.
15+ years of marketing and brand management leadership at companies including Novatis, Ghirardelli Chocolate, ACH Foods, and Foster Farms.
20+ years as a Senior People and Culture Leader across multiple industries. Has held key roles at Nissin Foods as SVP, People and Administration, SupHerb, Partnership HealthPlan of California and Olam.
10+ years of financial and accounting leadership across the food, agriculture and manufacturing industries, including Schneider Electric, a Global Fortune 500 company.