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

President & Founder

Neal Carter

President & Founder

Neal and Louisa Carter are the innovators behind Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc (OSF). As apple and cherry orchardists who have lived in the Okanagan Valley for over 25 years, they know their fruit. Their love for the outdoors extends beyond the orchard; they enjoy hiking, mountain biking and back-country skiing.

Rebecca Catlett

Director of Marketing & Communications

Rebecca Catlett

Director of Marketing & Communications

Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Science in Management of Business and Information Systems. She joined OSF in 2019 with an extensive background in agriculture. Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family including her horses, dogs and a donkey. Rebecca’s favorite apple: Arctic® Goldens, and not just because she works here.

Vicki Daigneault

General Manager of Endless Orchard Cider

Vicki Daigneault

General Manager of Endless Orchard Cider

Vicki joined the OSF team in 2023 as the General manager of Endless Orchard Cider. She has a Degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design from Lasalle College. With 30 years of experience, Vicki is a proven leader in the alcoholic and beverage industry, influencing and inspiring others to achieve great results.

Angie Vriends

Financial Controller

Angie Vriends

Financial Controller

Angie joined the OSF team in 2023 as our Financial Controller, bringing 11 years of experience in both government and public practice. She graduated from Okanagan College with a Bachelor of Business Administration and from the University of Saskatchewan with a Masters of Professional Accounting. Angie has her CPA, CA designation. She lives in Penticton with her husband and son where they enjoy the beautiful Okanagan outdoors, including camping and hiking.

Sheena Gross

Director of Supply Chain

Sheena Gross

Director of Supply Chain

Sheena completed courses at BCIT in Accounting, Management, Communications and APICS. With 20 years of supply chain experience, Sheena is a valuable addition to the OSF team. In her free time, she enjoys a good bootcamp class, snow shoeing, motorcycle trips, and walking her dog. Her favorite apple is Gala.

Marcy Keehn

Director of Human Resources and Finance

Marcy Keehn

Director of Human Resources and Finance

Marcy’s education includes an undergrad in Child and Youth Counselling and a Master’s Degree in Conflict Analysis and Management. She joined OSF in 2019. Marcy enjoys spending her spare time hiking with her children and dogs. She also has a passion for photography, furniture refinishing, leatherwork, knitting and sewing.

Ray Moody

Facility Operations Manager

Ray Moody

Facility Operations Manager

Ray joined the OSF management team in 2023 as the Facility Operations Manager of our new Moses Lake Campus. He brings over 24 years of experience and expertise in operations management, continuous improvement, and automation. Ray has his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Dr. Muhammad Tahir

Director, Research & Regulatory Affairs

Dr. Muhammad Tahir

Director, Research & Regulatory Affairs

Dr. Muhammad Tahir (Tahir) has an esteemed corporate research and academic track record in both Canada and the U.S. After earning a PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tahir established an impressive career with leading agricultural science companies. He joined OSF in 2020. Tahir and his family love to travel.

Don Westcott

Senior Vice President

Don Westcott

Senior Vice President

After completing programs in Marketing and Management at BCIT, Don began his 30 year career in the tree-fruit industry. Don joined the OSF team in 2017. He enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, especially at the family ski cabin. Don’s favorite apple is the Ambrosia.

Bob Wilkinson

Director of Sales

Bob Wilkinson

Director of Sales

Bob studied at Chicago State University and has worked in sales management for top food brokers and produce suppliers in the industry. He joined OSF in 2020. Adventurous and a nature lover at heart, Bob loves to hike and is an avid bird lover. His favorite apple is Arctic® Fuji.

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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