Jonathan Steffy

About Jonathan Steffy

Food connects us!Fresh Produce Wholesale Distribution Executive and Leader focused on service to Independent Retailers, Food Coops, Natural Foods Stores, Organic Markets, Wholesalers, Chain Stores and other professional produce buyers. Involved with produce importing too.I am passionate about food, and about living out my values, and helping others do the same. Life-long learning and developing leaders are priorities. Creating an environment where teams can thrive and individuals can be fulfilled in their work is a continuing aspiration. Let’s do it right and have fun working hard! Discovering new insights that create value and healthy relationships and mutual profitability are continuous goals to strive for. “Share fruit with a friend!” Sharing about what’s in season and use tips for fresh fruits and vegetables brings me joy.Leadership, communication, sustainability, organic, fair trade, family business, worker dignity, and supply chain excellence are all topics I care about.

Experience

1. Vice President & General Manager

   Four Seasons Produce

   May 2018 — Present · Ephrata, PA, US

Education

• Messiah University

  BS, Business Administration

  1996 — 2000

• Cornell University

  Certificate of Completion, United Fresh Produce Association Food Executive Program

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Merchandising
• Social Media Marketing
• Budgets
• Food
• Team Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Retail
• Writing
• Grocery
• Sales Management
• Supply Chain
• Product Development
• New Business Development
• Strategy
• Account Management
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Pricing
• Sales
• Social Media
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Advertising
• Marketing