SALINAS, CA - Church Brothers Farms is strengthening its leadership and C-suite team with new, strategic promotions. This week, the grower behemoth announced Jeff Church is taking on the role of Chief Operations Officer, in which he will collaborate with all departments to identify, communicate, and support Church Brothers’ company objectives. In addition, Rick Russo has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Jeff Church, formerly Church Brothers’ Vice President of Sales, will be building upon the requirements of his past role by continuing to work with the company’s customers to meet their needs and further develop existing relationships. According to a press release, he is also charged with reviewing the Church Brothers Farms product portfolio and exploring new business channel opportunities.

Rick Russo, in his new role as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, will take on responsibility for developing and implementing strategic sales plans, directing new product development objectives, and reviewing and approving an annual marketing plan that includes trade shows, advertising campaigns, and other supplemental activities.

“We look forward to Jeff and Rick’s continued strategic support of the company as we move forward during these challenging times,” said Brian Church, CEO, whom both Jeff Church and Rick Russo will report to in their new roles.

Congratulations to both Jeff Church and Rick Russo on these exceptional promotions!

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