Earls Organic Produce Staff - Purchasing


Earl Herrick
Founded Earl’s in 1988
Current position: Founder/Owner

Previous related jobs:I worked an open air produce truck on Fulton Street in San Francisco next to Golden Gate Park. Then I worked as a merchandiser and buyer for a Natural Foods retailer. Before starting Earl’s I worked as a produce consultant.

How long have you been in organic produce? Since 1979



Robert Lichtenberg
With Earl’s since
December 1997


Current position:
Director of Purchasing and Vegetable Buyer

Previous related jobs:
I was an organic farmer for 20 years

How long have you been in organic produce?
Since 1974

Sandi Woessner
With Earl’s since
February 2005


Current position:
Specialty Vegetables and Heirloom Tomato Buyer and Sales Associate

Previous related jobs:
Farm Sales for 7 years and a Sales Agent for 5 years

How long have you been in organic produce?
Since 1970

Bill Schumacher
With Earl’s since
October 2005


Current position:
Fruit Buyer

Previous related jobs:
1992-1999 worked at Nature's Fresh Northwest in Portland OR, A Portland-based natural foods store chain, Assistant buyer and merchandiser

1999-2001 Worked at New Season's Market, as a produce manager

2001-2002 Was the organic produce buyer for United Salad Co., in Portland

2003-2005 Was the Produce Buyer/Manager for Northcoast Coop in Arcata CA

How long have you been in organic produce?
Since 1991

Jacqueline Gee
With Earl’s since
November 2004


Current position:
Purchasing Assistant

Previous related jobs:
Does Noah's Bagels count?

How long have you been in organic produce?
Since 2004

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