Our Team

The team behind Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF) is comprised of talented professionals throughout North America, all with different backgrounds and expertise. But the one thing we all have in common is that we're passionate about what we do!

Meet Our Talent

Meet the team

There have been many milestones and accomplishments since OSF's inception back in 1996. What we're most proud of, however, is the incredible team we've built. Get to know the faces responsible for bringing our innovative products to fruition.

Our Strategic Leadership Team

Neal Carter

CEO

Neal Carter

CEO

Experience: Bioresource Engineer and business leader with experience working globally with a wide range of agricultural crops and technologies. Education: Bachelor of Applied Science, University of British Columbia. Years of experience: 40+

Don Westcott

President

Don Westcott

President

Experience: Expertise in leading cross-functional teams including grower services, facility and orchard operations, supply chain, logistics, sales and marketing. Education: Marketing & Management, BCIT. Years of experience: 30+

Sarah Evanega

Vice President, External Relations

Sarah Evanega

Vice President, External Relations

Experience: A plant scientist and science communicator committed to engaging stakeholders to ensure that biotechnology innovations can help us build a better world for people and the planet. Education: PhD Plant Biology, Cornell University; BA Reed College. Years of experience: 15+

Vicki Daigneault

General Manager of Endless Orchard Cider

Vicki Daigneault

General Manager of Endless Orchard Cider

Experience: Leader within the alcoholic beverage industry, influencing and inspiring others to achieve great results. Education: Degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design, Lasalle College. Years of experience: 30 +

John Freitas

Vice President, Sales and Business Development

John Freitas

Vice President, Sales and Business Development

Experience: Leader in strategic business growth and development of sales and marketing within organizations. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Management, St. Mary's College of California. Years of experience: 40+

Rebecca Catlett

Director of Marketing & Communications

Rebecca Catlett

Director of Marketing & Communications

Leadership in the development and execution of strategic marketing and communications plans within agricultural and produce industries. Education: Bachelor of Science, Management of Business and Information Systems, George Fox University. Years of experience: 25+

Sheena Gross

Director of Supply Chain

Sheena Gross

Director of Supply Chain

Experience: Systems approach to design and management of distribution channels, customer service, transportation, and inventory. Education: APICS - CPIM. Years of experience: 15+

Marcy Keehn

Director of Human Resources and Finance

Marcy Keehn

Director of Human Resources and Finance

Experience: Chartered Professional of Human Resources and Master's prepared in mediation, negotiation, and conflict management. Experienced in private and public sectors. Education: Masters in Conflict Analysis & Management, Royal Roads University. Years of experience: 20+

Dr. Muhammad Tahir

Director, Research & Regulatory Affairs

Dr. Muhammad Tahir

Director, Research & Regulatory Affairs

Experience: Established leadership of agricultural science companies and delivered viable and profitable commercial products. Education: PhD in Plant Breeding & Genetics, Washington State University. Years of experience: 25+

Ray Moody

Facility Operations Manager

Ray Moody

Facility Operations Manager

Experience: Operations management, automation, and continuing improvement processes. Education: Knowledge Academy Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt. Years of experience: 24

Angie Vriends

Financial Controller

Angie Vriends

Financial Controller

Experience: Financial acumen in public practice, government, and industry. Education: Masters in Professional Accounting, University of Saskatchewan. CPA, CA Designation. Years of experience: 10+

Bob Wilkinson

Director of Sales

Bob Wilkinson

Director of Sales

Experience: Represented large national lines in the produce industry, specialized in selling value-added and whole case product. Education: BSA/Education, Chicago State University. Years of experience: 30+

Interested in Growing Your Career With OSF?

OSF offers a variety of exciting career opportunities throughout its different departments. Our head office is located in beautiful Summerland, British Columbia, with some employment opportunities available in other North American locations.

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