Casey Houweling to focus on his passion for growing:
Kevin Doran named CEO of Houweling's Group
Casey Houweling, Chairman of the Board for the company noted “Having seen the results to date of Kevin’s leadership, I believe it is time for him to assume overall operating responsibility as CEO of the company. I have confidence that the business is in great hands.” Houweling continues, “This allows me to focus my attention where I have the most passion. Specifically the continued focus on all elements of sustainability, as greenhouse technologies continue to develop to make producing close to markets both financially viable, and help solve the carbon waste impact on the environment.”
Kevin Doran (left) and Casey Houweling (right)
Doran’s extensive experience in the produce industry both in North America and Europe, along with a career foundation built in retail merchandising, marketing and operations, make him ideally suited for the CEO chair. Commenting on his appointment “I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for Casey and what he has built. To be entrusted to lead Houweling’s Group, is a responsibility I take very seriously.” On what the future holds for Houweling Group Doran shares, “Houweling’s has always been on the cutting edge of innovation in high tech protected crop agriculture. These innovations have led to a position whereby the company is ideally aligned with the mega trends in produce. Local for local, short and effective supply chains, and healthy products produced in a sustainable way are just a few.”
For more information:
Houweling's Tomatoes
645 West Laguna Rd.
Camarillo, CA, 93012
T: 805.271.5105
F: 805.271.5107
www.houwelings.com