Limoneira Company (NASDAQ:LMNR), a leading agribusiness with prime
agricultural land and operations, real estate and water rights
in California, announced today that Mark Palamountain has been promoted
to the position of Senior Director, Agricultural Operations. Mr.
Palamountain has served as Director of Business Development and Business
Integration since August 2013.
Alex Teague, Limoneira’s Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice
President, said, “With our continued growth in the agriculture arena
here and abroad and to keep Limoneira’s great team coordination
together, Mark’s skill will be important as we move forward.”
“We have set aggressive goals for our Agricultural Operations,” said
Harold Edwards, Limoneira’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our teams in
Northern and Southern California are strong, and recent acquisitions in
Arizona and Chile have integrated very successfully. Mark has
demonstrated great skill over the past year to ensure plans are
synchronized.”
Mr. Palamountain previously served as Limoneira's Director of Energy,
Waste and Water projects and was instrumental in the development of
Limoneira's solar installation, one of the largest private solar
facilities in California. Prior to joining Limoneira in 2011, Mr.
Palamountain co-founded Perpetual Power, a renewable energy company with
annual revenues of more than $20 million. He has also held senior
positions at Broadpoint Securities, Thomas Weisel Partners, and JP
Morgan Chase.
About Limoneira:
Limoneira Company, a 120-year-old international agribusiness
headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has grown to become one of the
premier integrated agribusinesses in the world. Limoneira (pronounced lē
mon΄âra), is a dedicated sustainability company with approximately
11,000 acres of rich agricultural lands, real estate properties and
water rights in California, Arizona and Chile. The Company is a leading
producer of lemons, avocados, oranges, specialty citrus and other crops
that are enjoyed throughout the world. For more about Limoneira Company,
visit www.limoneira.com.
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