Ocean Mist Farms, a grower and shipper of fresh artichokes in North America, has hired Tim Wolfli as CFO.
With more than two decades of experience in fresh produce, including agriculture, aquaculture and foodservice, Wolfli brings with him a well-rounded set of skills and experience to help drive the century-old company into the future.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the dynamic team at Ocean Mist Farms and feel I can easily and immediately contribute to their mission, vision and purpose as these tenets are similar to ones I have personally followed over the course of my career,” Wolfli said.
Former positions have included roles at Dole Food Co., Performance Food Group, and most recently with Hog Island Oyster Co. where he served as CFO since 2018. His experience ranges from developing financial plans, forecasting and budgeting to strategic planning, and creating and analyzing KPIs to drive growth and meet predetermined objectives.
“Tim will be a great addition to our team with his robust skillset, industry knowledge and collaborative nature. His approach to striving for shared success will help bridge the gap across all facets of our organization,” said President and CEO Chris Drew.
“Ocean Mist Farms is fortunate to be celebrating our centennial anniversary this year, and we recognize that we must continually grow and evolve in order to retain our industry leadership and continue to offer our gold standard products year-round. Having Tim’s strong background for financial excellence as we adapt to the ever-changing worlds of business and agriculture means we must remain nimble and fastidious in order to meet this challenge.”
About Ocean Mist Farms
Established in 1924, Ocean Mist Farms is a fourth-generation family-owned business in Castroville, California. Committed to delivering the highest standards in the industry for its gold standard artichokes, the company also offers a full line of more than 30 premium fresh vegetable commodities and value-added products.
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