GOLDEN SUN INSIGHTS - Key Persons


Alyssa Hoffman

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Coordinator
"Marketing and food have many commonalities: innovation, stories, relationships, the list could go on! Combining the two allows us to help our clients to be unique and ingenious in their brand marketing strategies." - Alyssa

Brandon Joplin

Job Titles:
  • Category Insights Analyst
"What I like most about the grocery industry is that it's constantly evolving, and there's always something new to learn, from innovation of products to understanding consumer trends. There's a lot of science, art, and thought that goes into the ever-changing grocery industry." - Brandon

Don Goodwin - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Our Founder

Jason Fuller

Job Titles:
  • Co - Owner
"It has often been said that if there weren't problems in produce, none of us would have jobs. As technology continues to offer great tools for proposed solutions, experience plays a major role in tackling the most complex issues. I am very passionate about using that experience to help others chose a path into the future with promised results." - Jason

Jenna Sewalt

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Coordinator
"The farming community plays a major role in everyone's lives whether they realize it or not. Food is the centerpiece of many things, whether that be an event, a special occasion, or a family dinner. Growing up in a citrus farming family, I developed an affinity for the produce industry. I am passionate about implementing my marketing knowledge to help bridge the gap between grove and grocery store." - Jenna

Jenney Tenney

Job Titles:
  • Business Strategy Advisor
"What I love most about the produce industry is the passion that drives it … from seed to fork. Those in it understand that by moving the total industry forward, they can move their individual businesses forward. This holistic and human approach to business stands out as being both unique and refreshing in today's world." - Jenney

Kathryn Scarbro

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Associate
Kathryn is committed to delivering innovative solutions and creative ideas tailored to meet any clients' needs. She graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Public Relations and a BA in Media Arts. In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys painting, spending time with friends and family, or volunteering at the STRAZ Center. She is based out of Saint Petersburg, FL.

Kayla Pilcher

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Associate
"Marketing is a powerful tool to create inspiring stories and increase brand awareness. The produce industry allows me to combine two of my biggest passions, food, and creative communications, to produce something special!" - Kayla

Naba Bakar - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Marketing
"Food is a universal language - it brings people and cultures together. My love for food combined with my strategic mindset, feeds my passion for producing creative solutions that are as unique as my clients." - Naba

Randy Riley

Job Titles:
  • Co - Owner
"Produce is an ever-changing industry that forces me to stay educated on the trends but also be a trend-setter. In the end, the most important thing is providing consumers with the best and healthy choices for their families." - Randy

Shelby Ralston

Job Titles:
  • Senior Marketing Manager
"Food is something that connects and informs an individual about the world around them. To know where and how products are produced leads to a healthy lifestyle. This industry allows me to combine my passion for produce and my creative mindset to deliver unique solutions for our clients and consumers." - Shelby

Tim Rogers

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager
"What I love most about the grocery industry is the constant search for innovation and differentiation. Staying ahead of food trends and consumer demands is the key to winning in the ultra-competitive grocery retail landscape." - Tim Tim is a lifelong North Carolina resident. Tim is a loving husband and father. When away from work, he enjoys family time, golfing, fishing, and boating. He is based out of Jamestown, North Carolina.