The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has announced that Mario Masellis is the 2022-2023 chair following his appointment during the Board Meeting held concurrently with the 2022 CPMA Convention and Trade Show. 

He is the vice-president, sales and marketing of Catania Worldwide. As a CPMA board member since 2009, he’s been a mentor for the Passion for Produce program. He brings to this role broad knowledge and extensive experience having worked in the industry for more than 25 years. 

As CPMA chair, he will focus on areas that are close to his heart including, education and training, government relations efforts, and diversity and inclusion. 

He will be supported by the executive committee comprising:  Guy Milette, past-chair; Colin Chapdelaine, first vice-chair; George Pitsikoulis, second vice-chair; Steve Bamford, executive committee member. 

Source:  Canadian Produce Marketing Association April 20, 2022 news release.