MPG names new marketing manager
Daigle-Gerrish
PRESQUE ISLE — Maine Potato Growers, Inc. President and CEO Pierre Patenaude is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Daigle-Gerrish as marketing manager. Daigle-Gerrish will be responsible for the promotion of MPG’s diversified product portfolio as well as develop and implement short-term and long-term strategic marketing plans. “We are very excited to have Sharon join our team. She will provide the in-house marketing expertise we needed to further solidify MPG today and in the future,” indicated Patenaude.
Daigle-Gerrish is an Aroostook County native, born and raised in Fort Kent. She is a University of Maine graduate with over 15 years’ experience in marketing both profit and non-profit organizations. In 2000, Daigle-Gerrish returned to the County, with her husband Bill, a native of Presque Isle, to raise their two children.
“I’ve always been proud of my County roots and wanted my kids to have that experience. To me, MPG represents the values and work ethic that I grew up with and I’m very excited to be working with an organization of this caliber,” said Daigle-Gerrish.
MPG remains focused on making improvements to strengthen its position.
“As we continue to implement improvement initiatives, we will strengthen MPG, allowing us to efficiently provide value products, services and marketing to all of our customers,” noted Patenaude
MPG is a diversified agricultural supply and marketing cooperative based in Presque Isle and has served the needs of Maine’s agricultural- and resource-based industries and its surrounding communities since 1932.
For more information about Maine Potato Growers, Inc., visit www.mpgco-op.com.
