Produce Marketing Association V-P. resigns to start own marketing venture, and more personnel changes
ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS:
The United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, D.C.
Amanda Griffin was promoted to vice president, education and program management. Griffin joined the association in 2013 to support the organization’s meetings and member programs. Griffin manages United Fresh’s Produce Industry Leadership Program. She also serves as the staff liaison to the Produce Leadership Alumni Organization.
Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, Long Beach, Calif.
Lori Ann Guzmán will not seek reappointment as a member, due to her new responsibilities as city manager of the City of Costa Mesa. Guzmán, who is nearing the end of her first term as a harbor commissioner, has served since December 2013, including two years as president and two as secretary. Guzmán previously served as assistant city manager for the City of Huntington Beach and chief financial officer for the City of Long Beach. Guzmán also led efforts to improve the port’s community sponsorship program and served as board president when the $46 million Community Grants Program was adopted by the board. Plus, Guzmán’s contributions to the board’s leadership and oversight on the port’s new 11-story Administration Building helped ensure the project came in on time and within budget. During Guzmán’s tenure on the board, the port made tremendous progress on several significant infrastructure projects, including replacement of the Gerald Desmond Bridge, development of the new Long Beach Container Terminal and expansion of on-dock rail.