Sunkist Growers Expands Leadership Team with New Directors for Procurement and Global Business Development

Joshua Carr and Stephen Sheldon join cooperative to support procurement strategy and international growth

March 19, 2026 - Valencia, Calif.- Sunkist Growers is continuing to invest in operational strength and global growth with the addition of two new leadership roles: Joshua Carr, Director of Procurement, and Stephen Sheldon, Director of Global Business Development. Both roles report to Christian Harris, Chief Operating Officer, and reflect Sunkist's continued investment in top talent to strengthen its operations, expand global opportunities, and deliver long-term value for its grower-members.

Carr joins Sunkist and Fruit Growers Supply as Director of Procurement, where he will oversee purchasing operations across several business units, manage supplier relationships, and support procurement strategy across the organization. He brings more than 15 years of procurement and supply chain experience, most recently with Walmart Stores Inc., where he supported large-scale purchasing and supplier management initiatives.

Sheldon joins Sunkist as Director of Global Business Development, where he will focus on driving growth through new and existing international market opportunities and key strategic accounts. He brings more than 19 years of experience across the produce and agricultural sectors, including roles with Limoneira, Westpak Avocado, and NuVasive. Raised in a citrus-growing family in Lindsay, California, Sheldon brings a deep understanding of the citrus industry and the growers who power it.

"Josh and Stephen bring exceptional experience, leadership, and strategic perspective to Sunkist," said Harris. "Their addition strengthens our leadership team and positions us well as we continue expanding our operations, global partnerships, and long-term growth strategy."

Carr and Sheldon will play key roles in advancing several strategic priorities across the organization. From strengthening procurement and supplier partnerships to expanding international market opportunities, their leadership reinforces the cooperative's focus on building the capabilities needed to serve a dynamic and evolving citrus marketplace.

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