CHRISTOPHER NELSON President/CEO Chris Nelson is President / CEO of the MIXTEC Group. Chris was born and raised in produce. His father was the founder and co-owner of Royal Packing Company for twenty years, one of the largest growers/shippers of lettuce in California. Chris has dedicated his entire career to managing large food and produce companies. Prior to joining MIXTEC in 1998, Chris served eight years as the COO/EVP of Ready Pac Produce during which time sales grew from $40MM to $240MM per year.
		9 years of executive search experience with MIXTEC 17 years of produce industry experience 8 years as C.O.O./E.V.P. of Ready Pac Produce 5 years as President of Overhill Farms 5 years as Vice President of S&W Fine Foods National and international industry spokesman Strategic advisor to industry's senior management	International Fresh-cut Produce Assn. Board (1993-1997) Produce for Better Health Foundation Board (1994-1998) Fresh Produce & Floral Council (LA) Board (1995-1997) Speaker at national PMA, UFFVA, FMI, and IFPA Arizona State University, University of Arizona
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