Directors & Management

Experience. Passion. Leadership.

Produce isn’t just a food business – it’s a people business. And our people are among the industry’s best and brightest. From over 20 years of marketing and client service experience to generations of potato and onion farming, our expertise spans the entire demand and supply chain. The Fresh Solutions Network Management Team and Board of Directors blend the wisdom of experience with the fresh perspectives of the next generation of industry leaders. The result is innovative thinking, new approaches, and truly fresh solutions that will help your business grow. Explore the bios of the Fresh Solutions Network Management Team and Board of Directors to learn more about the team that is ready to deliver for you.

Kathleen M. Triou

President & CEO, Fresh Solutions Network, LLC

Kathleen leads organizations and establishes a shared vision for growth based on nearly 20 years of experience in the food industry. Prior to joining Fresh Solutions Network, Kathleen held senior...
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Carissa Olsen

Chairman, Fresh Solutions Network / President & CEO, NoKota Packers, Inc.

Carissa wholeheartedly believes in the NoKota Packers motto – Quality, Integrity, and Service. She is passionate about implementing this motto throughout the organization and industry as a whole. Carissa grew...
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Michael Connors

Past Chairman, Fresh Solutions Network / President, Basin Gold Cooperative

Mike is a 3rd generation potato grower, with deep roots in the potato and onion growing region of Eastern Washington. After graduating from Seattle University with a BA in Communications, Mike...
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Dave Masser

Past Chairman / President, Sterman Masser Farms

Dave wholeheartedly believes in the Sterman Masser Family of Companies’ motto –Grow experiences that nourish. He is passionate about continuing to grow the company and community for generations to come....
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Molly Connors

VP Sales & Marketing, Basin Gold Cooperative

Molly was raised in Eastern Washington, home to a thriving agriculture industry that is a vital component of the nation’s Potato and Onion production. She grew up in the business...
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Chandler Mack

Owner/President, Mack Farms

Chandler began working in the produce business at an early age and has experienced many types of jobs in the industry over the last 30 years. His career began with...
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Kathy Michael Sponheim

Co-Owner & VP of Sales/Marketing, Michael Family Farms

Kathy believes in feeding people good food that is good for them. Growing up in a family farming operation, her passion for agriculture blossomed early. Kathy is part of the 4th generation to farm potatoes in Central...
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