Dachman leads PMA board

THE 2011-2012 Produce Marketing Association (www.pma.org) Board of Directors took office during PMA's 2011 Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition in Atlanta, where Rich Dachman was joined by three other officers and 29 directors.Mr Dachman, vice president of produce, Sysco Corp., Houston, said the industry is going through a "reimaging" with the increasing role of fruits and vegetables to solve the many dietary challenges. "Our behind-the-scenes-efforts will have a big impact as we seek to increase consumption of the best and healthiest food known," he said.

Other newly appointed PMA officers are chairman-elect Jan DeLyser, vice president of marketing, California Avocado Commission; secretary/treasurer Derrick Jenkins, vice president of produce and floral, Wakefern Food Corp.; and immediate past chairman, Mike O'Brien, vice president of produce and floral, Schnuck Markets Inc.; vice chairman Tim Riley, executive vice president, The Giumarra Cos.; vice chairman Jim Corby, vice president of produce, Delhaize America. Together with PMA president and CEO Bryan Silbermann, the officers comprise a seven-person Executive Committee.