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Juliette King

Juliette King – Vegetable Sales/Direct Sales Coordinator

Experience in Produce
  • 7 years (1 since graduation)
Professional Positions
  • Vegetable Sales Coordinator
  • Direct Sales Coordinator
College
  • Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan

Juliette attended Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture and Agribusiness Management with a specialization in Food Industry Management. Her interest in the produce industry stemmed from her involvement with a progressive fruit farm in Northern Michigan during her youth.

A recipient of the PMA/Pack Family Career Pathways Scholarship, Juliette attended PMA's Fresh Summit in 2005. Upon her first visit to Fresh Summit, she knew with overwhelming confidence the produce industry was where she wanted to be. She thought that the people seemed genuinely passionate about their careers and she wanted to be a part of that.

After graduating from Michigan State University, she joined the Strube Celery and Vegetable Company. At Strube Celery and Vegetable Company, Juliette is a vegetable sales and direct sales coordinator.

"The experience [attending Fresh Summit] of interacting with the industry is priceless. It was like an epiphany where my eyes were opened to this amazing industry. People really wanted to answer questions and give advice. The connections I made with the Foundation directors along with industry leaders was also very helpful throughout my job search."

- Juliette King