Chipotle’s co-CEO steps down, among other personnel changes
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U.S. Apple Association (USApple), Vienna, Va. Korenna Wilson joined as director of consumer health and media relations, effective Dec. 1. Wilson brings significant experience in promoting food, health, defense, economic development and science industries through both traditional media and social media channels. She also maintains expertise in high-profile crisis management initiatives. In her role, Wilson will be responsible for raising consumer awareness and knowledge of apples’ many benefits via proactive media relations programs as well as integrated social/digital campaigns. Wilson also will manage USApple’s health and nutrition research program, coordinating and releasing fresh, peer-reviewed studies on apples’ healthy attributes. Wilson will also oversee USApple’s crisis management program. Previously, she worked at multiple strategic communications and public relations firms, and served as press secretary for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, D.C. Nathan Dorn joined as senior technology adviser to help build its education and tradeshow technology platform, supporting the new United FreshTEC Conference & Expo. Dorn maintains expertise in robotics, engineering, mechanical harvesting and other technology applications, working at Reiter Affiliated Cos., Gallo Family Vineyards and the Pepsi Bottling Group. In addition to his current consulting role, he is the CEO and co-founder of Food Origins, and was previously director of knowledge and innovation for Reiter Affiliated Cos., implementing worldwide organizational mechanization programs for fresh berry harvest and non-harvest activities. Dorn began his career as a U.S. Navy nuclear mechanic for the submarine fleet.