Gary Baker

Gary Baker is an experienced professional in the produce industry, currently serving as the Senior Director of Fresh at Merchants Distributors, LLC since November 2004, with previous roles including Director of Produce and Floral and Produce/Floral Buyer. Baker has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Southeast Produce Council since September 2019, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting produce stakeholders in the Southeast. Past experience includes a position as a Produce Buyer for STEP-UPP from 2012 to 2013, a Produce Merchandiser at Winn-Dixie, and a Category Manager at Kmart, where Baker managed the produce category across three warehouses. Education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a High School Diploma from Pine Forest High School.