MAITLAND, FL - With a love of the industry and a passion for its people, Tori Rumenik has been promoted to the role of Director of Commodity Services and Supply Chain for the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA).

Rumenik joined FFVA in 2019 as a manager focused on supply chain issues and commodity services, including the management of the Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida and Florida Vegetable Exchange, a release stated.

Over the last five years with the association, she has been a voice for its members at the state and federal levels. Rumenik’s efforts have centered on addressing critical supply chain challenges that specialty crop producers face and working through farm bill and competitiveness issues, including disaster response, improved risk management and crop insurance tools, and domestic promotion opportunities.

In coordination with the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, Rumenik has played a key role in securing research grants for a variety of crops, including radishes, sweet corn, peaches, and more.

The leader is regularly called upon to provide her expertise at industry events and represents the industry on a variety of boards, including serving as Chair of Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, an advisory board member of the UF/IFAS Public Issues Education Center, and on the Sweet CAP Grant Industry Advisory Committee.

“Tori has a passion for our growers, and I am grateful that she has chosen to share that passion with FFVA,” said FFVA President Mike Joyner. “Her commitment to our industry is unwavering, and the respect of her peers is unmatched.”

Congratulations to Tori Rumenik on her promotion!