Jim McErlean is a seasoned sales executive with extensive experience in the food industry, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Sales & Customer Growth at NatureSweet since May 2018. Prior to this role, McErlean held various positions at Fresh Express - Chiquita from 1995 to May 2018, including Vice President of Retail Sales & National Accounts, where leadership was provided to the sales team across multiple product lines. McErlean's earlier career includes a role as Central Division Sales Manager at Dole Packaged Foods, LLC from 1988 to 1994, focusing on operational targets and substantial sales responsibilities. Jim McErlean holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Lewis University.