PACIFIC COAST PRODUCERS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Andy Russick is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Prior to his current role, over the last 33 years he has also held various positions including VP of Retail Sales, Director of Retail Sales, Regional Sales Manager (Del Monte 3 years), National Sales Manager, Field Operations Manager, and Logistics Coordinator. Andy began working for Pacific Coast Producers shortly after his time in college. He attended Santa Clara University and graduated in 1986 with a degree in Economics. Andy has been married happily to Kathleen (Martin) Russick for 30 years and has two very nice and cheerful daughters, Chloe and Jana. Around the office, he has been voted most likely to spontaneously combust due to excitement for cans and his company. Andy's favorite products are Tri-Color, Salad ready Tomato Wedges and Sliced Peaches.
Proud father of two small girls and one boy and over 10 years of service at PCP. I am passionate about our agricultural cooperative and the role we play in supplying the world with delicious, nutritio[..]
In 2017 Pacific Coast Producers acquired Oregon Cherry Growers. The acquisition added two production facilities: one in Salem and another in The Dalles. The Salem facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products in various styles, colors and flavors.
Ted is our Senior Director of Foodservice. He has been in the food industry for over 30 years. Prior to PCP Ted has held several key positions in various Foodservice and Retail organizations including Category Manager, Restaurant Operations Manager, Director of Procurement and Vice-President of Category Management. Ted has a B.S. in Operations Management and M.B.A. from DePaul University. He enjoys cooking, hiking and watching his favorite Chicago teams play sports. Ted's favorite products are Fire-roasted Salsa and Peaches.