COVID-19 Resources

Stay Informed

What should growers and handlers of fresh produce be doing to ensure the safety of their workers and product in light of COVID-19? Use these Western Growers-created guidance resources to equip yourselves to be prepared. Topics include best practices for the safe harvesting, packing and handling of fresh produce; prevention measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19; and what to do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19.

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Western Growers Staff Contact Info

Western Growers has a full team of experts on staff dedicated to gathering, reviewing and analyzing the latest COVID-19 information so our grower and handler members can be fully prepared with the knowledge they need to make informed business decisions. Because of the rapidly-evolving nature of the outbreak and public response, new information is coming in by the minute. Know that while we are all figuring this out together, and Western Growers staff will always be here to help you find the answers you are looking for.

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Legal and HR
  • Doreen Guillen Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Jason Resnick Western Growers, Sr. Vice President & General Counsel
  • Karen Timmins Western Growers, Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Government Affairs
  • Dennis Nuxoll Western Growers, Vice President, Federal Government Affairs202-296-0191 x7303
  • Gail Delihant Western Growers, Senior Director, CA Government Affairs916-446-1435
Health Benefits/Insurance Services
  • Jeff Gullickson Western Growers Insurance Services, President, WGIS.949-885-2351
Trade Practices
  • Bryan Nickerson Western Growers, Manager, Trade Practices
Media/PR
  • Ann Donahue Western Growers, Senior Manager, Media and Content Strategy
  • Cory Lunde Western Growers, Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs949-885-2264
Financial Services
  • Lori Duquette Investment Compliance Officer
  • Silvia Aviles Principal Financial Officer / POO Principal Operations Officer