SAVAGE, MD - Brian Sturgeon, 25-year produce industry veteran, has joined The Coastal Companies’ Board of Directors.

"I am impressed with the management team of Coastal, their commitment to servicing their customers, and the growth they have accomplished," Sturgeon said, according to a press release. "The company has emerged as an industry leader and its outlook for growth organically and through acquisitions is strong. I look forward to serving on the Board and assisting the company with its continued profitable growth."

Sturgeon brings both knowledge and experience to this latest position, having served as the President and CEO of FreshPoint, Inc., the specialty produce distribution company of Sysco Corporation and worked with the company since 1990.

Under his leadership, Freshpoint grew through acquisitions and integrations of about 20 privately held companies, as well as growing outward organically. Sturgeon managed all aspects of the business including strategy, sales, operations, finance, and development for an organization that included 31 distribution companies in the United States and Canada.

In this new position, Sturgeon will join industry veteran Jay Pack as well as company executives John Corso and Ross Foca.

"We are excited to have Brian join our Board of Directors," John Corso, CEO of The Coastal Companies, said. "Brian is a highly accomplished executive, a trusted advisor, and a valuable addition to our team.”

Corso spoke on behalf of the rest of the Board in saying that they look forward to working with Sturgeon to help the company grow.

The Coastal Companies