The Almond Alliance on Friday announced Alexi Rodriguez as the organization's next CEO, starting in January.
Rodriguez, who has 15 years of experience in the almond industry, currently chairs the Almond Board of California, a position she will keep until the end of the year, and is director of operations at Campos Brothers Farms, a Fresno-based almond company.
"I’m excited and honored to be selected to lead the Almond Alliance,” Rodriguez said in a press release. “I’m looking forward to utilizing my knowledge and experience to advocate for this great industry and connect with industry members as we navigate the challenges ahead.”
Almond Alliance’s previous CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt, stepped down in April after three years.
Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California, congratulated Rodriguez in a statement.
“We look forward to our remaining months working with Alexi as our current chair of the ABC Board of Directors, and thank her for her leadership, insight and energy in helping guide our board and in working hard to support the almond industry during a difficult economic period for California almonds and all of California farming. We also look forward to working with Alexi in her new role," Turner said.
