Craig Lutz

Craig Lutz is an experienced professional in the agricultural and food safety sectors, currently serving as the Orchard Food Safety Manager at Chelan Fruit Cooperative since December 2019. Prior to this role, Craig worked as an Auditor at WQS from October 2014 to December 2019 and as a Third Party Auditor at BSI America from September 2012 to October 2014, conducting food safety audits under GlobalGAP and soon SQF Standards. Craig's earlier experience includes roles as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator at Pests or Us and Jen-Tel, and Assistant Safety Manager at Stemilt Growers Inc. Notably, Craig owned and managed C&C Orchards from January 1993 to December 2000, overseeing apple and pear farming operations. Craig holds a degree in Tree Fruit Production, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences from Wenatchee Valley College.