Citrus Packers Confirm Chaires As New Chief Executive

Dan May 9, 2012 Citrus, Florida, General

As expected, the Florida Citrus Packers on May 3 confirmed that Peter Chaires will soon succeed Richard Kinney as executive vice president of the organization representing Florida’s fresh fruit packers and shippers. This report has more information on Chaires and the organization’s recognition of Kinney for his 29 years of service.

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