IRVINE, CA - What a wonderful thing to come back from vacation and hear good news from our industry friends over at Western Growers. The association recently promoted Jason Resnick to Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

“It’s truly an honor, and I’m humbled and grateful for this opportunity,” remarked Resnick on his promotion. “During my time at Western Growers, I have learned so much about this wonderful industry from extraordinary colleagues, past and present, our visionary members, and the dedicated attorneys who have been zealous advocates for the industry for many years. I am inspired every day by my colleagues who continue to raise the bar for serving our members.”

According to a press release, Resnick joined Western Growers in 2003 as a Staff Attorney and most recently served as Vice President and General Counsel. This promotion was made in light of the additional duties he has carried throughout his time with Western Growers, including the management of the Board of Directors as Corporate Secretary, establishing Western Growers H-2A Services as a premier H-2A services agency, and overseeing the Legal and Trade Practices and Commodity Services Departments.

“Over the past 17 years, Jason has demonstrated an unrivaled commitment to Western Growers and our membership and has provided indispensable counsel to the senior leadership team throughout his tenure with the organization,” said Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia. “In addition to his core responsibilities as General Counsel, Jason has helped shape our work on important public policy issues, especially immigration. His strategic mind and trusted counsel are of immense importance to me and our Board of Directors.”

Resnick also serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA). He is also on the Board of iFoodDecisionSciences and is a past Co-Chair of the Agribusiness Committee of the State Bar of California. He is also “AV” Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is a frequent speaker and contributor to Western Grower & Shipper magazine on employment law and ag labor issues.

Resnick received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine, and his JD from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

Congratulations to Jason Resnick on this promotion! We here at AndNowUKnow wish you the best!

Western Growers