Walmart, American Trucking Association Executives To Speak at USApple Outlook Conference
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announced the speaker lineup for its Outlook 2022 conference Aug. 18-19 in Chicago.
The speakers are:
- Tom Barnes, CEO, Category Partners
- Chris Gerlach, Director of Industry Analytics, USApple
- Leslie McGranahan, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
- Carrie Mack, Senior Sourcing Manager II-Apples and Pears, Walmart
- Jon Samson, Vice President, American Trucking Association
Outlook 2022 is designed specifically for apple industry leaders from the U.S. and around the world. Participants come from all segments of the industry, including production, packing, processing, sales, marketing and new product development. It is the to-go forum for meeting and collaborating with other apple industry professionals.
American Fruit Grower® magazine will again present its annual Apple Grower of the Year award during the conference’s Day 1 activities.
USApple is the only organization solely dedicated to addressing the needs of the national apple industry. USApple is committed to providing all segments of the industry the means to profitably produce and market apples and apple products. We serve the entire industry, representing it on national issues, increasing the demand for apples and apple products and providing information on matters pertaining to the apple industry.