Mike Casazza, President South/ Southwest Divisions

Mike Casazza has more than 25 years of executive experience in sales and marketing of Tropical Fruit, Commodity Vegetables, and all lines of Value Added produce through retail, foodservice, club and wholesale formats throughout North America. Prior to joining Freshsource, Mike served for more than a decade-and-a-half as Executive Vice President for North American Sales and Marketing with Apio Inc., where he managed its commodity fruit and vegetable business and growth of value added vegetables.

Earlier in his career, throughout the ’90s, Mike was with Del Monte Fresh Produce, starting as a Western Region Foodservice Manager and was promoted to Vice President North America Sales. In addition to expanding the Western Region division Mike managed 5 divisional offices in North America, developed new markets, and planned and implemented sales strategy for Del Monte Gold pineapple.

Mike Casazza is a long time member of the Fresh Produce and Floral Council, currently serving on its Board of Directors. While Chairman of the FPFC Board in 2013, he became the first-ever current chairman to receive the Norman H. “Buz” Bolstad Produce Award, recognizing his distinguished leadership at the Council and in the produce industry. He is also on the Advisory Committee of the Southeast Produce Council.

Mike Casazza has been married for 45 years and has two daughters, one son, four grandsons, and two granddaughters. His hobbies are his grandchildren and golf.