Kristen began her career in executive recruiting at Netzel Associates, Inc., placing fundraising and development executives. She has also held positions as a full-time professor at Westmont College and Pepperdine University, where she taught a variety of communication courses including public speaking and interviewing. Over 18 years of executive search experience Certified by the Association of Executive Search Consultants and National Association of Personnel Services Current association involvement United Fresh Produce Association Leadership, Alumni Board Fresh Produce & Floral Council, Board of Directors and Apprentice Program Task Force, Chair Produce Marketing Association, Foodservice Conference Committee Former association involvement Produce Marketing Association, Membership Committee, Team Leader Fresh Produce & Floral Council, Expo Committee, Chair United Leadership Program, Class 18, 2012 Produce Business’ “40-Under Forty” Recipient, 2010