Carter McEntire
Chair
Fresh Express
CPS Board of Directors
These volunteer leaders keep CPS laser-focused on our mission: funding science, finding solutions, fueling change.
Executive Committee
Charles Leftwich
Vice Chair
Sysco Corporation
Bret Erickson
Secretary
Little Bear Produce
Joe Pezzini
Past Chair
Taylor Farms
Dave Murray
Andrew & Williamson
Fresh Produce/Good Farms
Dave Puglia
Western Growers
Board of Directors
Scott Angle
University of Florida
Samir Assar
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Jim Brennan
SmartWash Solutions
Suresh DeCosta
Chair*
Lipman Family Farms
Martin Duplessis
Health Canada
Natalie Dyenson
Boar’s Head
Thomas Green
IPM Institute
Craig Hedberg
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Jorge Hernandez
The Wendy’s Company
Michael Joyner
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
Larry Kohl
Ahold Delhaize USA
Stephen Patricio
Westside Produce
Matthew Wise
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tim York
California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
Center for Produce Safety Staff
Susanne Deveraux
Chief Executive Officer