EXETER, CA - If there’s anything we here at ANUK love to spread news of, it’s new leaders stepping into vital positions within the industry. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) recently announced Jacob Villagomez has joined the company as its new Director of State Governmental Affairs.

Villagomez joins the company from the State Senate, according to a press release, where he previously served as the District Director for Senator Melissa Hurtado. He is an alumnus of the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute's Legislative Scholars program and a graduate of the Fresno County Farm Bureau's Future Advocates Concerned About Tomorrow (FAACT) program.

In his new role, he will advocate on behalf of California's citrus growers in the State legislature and within administrative and regulatory agencies.

Villagomez attended California State University, Fresno, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

"I am extremely excited to add another talented member to the CCM team," stated President and Chief Executive Officer Casey Creamer. "Jacob's time as a legislative staffer will add valuable experience and perspective to the organization as we deal with significant concerns related to water, pest management, labor, and the overall cost of doing business in California. As a son of citrus farmers in the Sanger area, he has a vested interest in our success and a strong passion to bring positive change for the industry."

Congratulations to Jacob Villagomez for taking on a critical new position within the fresh produce industry.

California Citrus Mutual