Gills Onions

Gills Onions is the world’s largest fresh-cut onion processor, and is driven through its dedication to innovation, conservation, sustainability, and food safety. The facility has an operational capacity to whole peel more than one million pounds of raw onions daily.

Managed the sales and marketing division that services all 50 U.S. states and Canada, as well as the relationships and long-term growth for 5 of the top 6 largest U.S. foodservice distributors and their private labeled value-added onions.

Vice President, Sales & Marketing 

Hired initially as the company’s Marketing Director in early 2018, the first time this position had been filled in more than 8 years.

Marketing Director 

Solutions 4Earth

An international soil health and environmental science company specializing in agricultural soil nutrients and dairy lagoon treatment/waste management. 

Managed the marketing, communications and public relations strategies for 7 territories covering the United States and Latin America. Career highlights included: 

Re-built company’s trade show and event strategy, which achieved a better return on investment on cultivating leads and customer retention for individual territories.  

Executed the marketing development and launch of 7 fertilizer product brands, including the company’s first-ever certified organic product line. 

Managed product label regulatory oversight and government registrations, as well as all intellectual property, trademarks, logos and patents for 17 product lines. 

Led the development of a new streamlined website and social media presence that resulted in more progressive lead generation and prospect nurturing.

National Marketing Manager

California Fresh Fruit Association

Now known as the California Fresh Fruit Association, the California Grape & Tree Fruit League is a voluntary, nonprofit agricultural trade association represents 95% of California’s tree fruit industry and 85% of the state’s fresh grape industry and advocates on behalf of its members on legislative and regulatory issues, at state, federal and international levels.

Responsibilities included recruiting and maintaining membership with California’s top producers in the fresh fruit industry and worked to educate the 350 member companies about newly adopted and potential regulations that effect their operations.

Director, Membership

Fresno Chamber of Commerce

The Fresno Chamber of Commerce serves as the Central Valley’s largest Chamber and, on behalf of its 1,200 members, works to strengthen the region’s economy by encouraging growth and identifying needs and opportunities within the business community.

Responsible for cultivating strong working relationships with City, County, State and Federal elected officials, executing all politically oriented events including State of the City, State of the County, Valley Business Conference and Eggs & Issues, and developing all internal and external messaging.

Governmental Affairs and Communications Manager

Cohen Communications - Fresno, CA

An award-winning marketing, advertising and public relations firm recognized for its success in developing effective and influential community involvement and public relations programs for clients ranging from large-scale events, banking, real estate, food service and agribusiness sectors. 

Responsible for managing and maintaining client relationships, which included but not limited to designing, writing and distributing key communication tools, maintaining and expanding media relations, and executing communication programs, community and governmental outreach, special events and media relations for three primary clients within the Fresno area – The Big Fresno Fair, DeYoung Properties and Central Valley Community Bank.

Account Manager

California State University, Fresno

Primary duties included writing press releases and articles for FresnoStateNews.com, University Journal and FresnoState Magazine.  Also assisted in the preparation of news conferences and events, scheduling meetings and editing publications.

News Intern, University Communications

Associated Students Inc. - Fresno State

Fostered awareness of the student government while managing the office’s public relations activities at Fresno State; developed press releases, fliers, Collegian advertisements, pamphlets and newsletters; corresponded with local and state politicians, university officials and community leaders.

Press Secretary

Fresno County Farm Bureau

The Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB) is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1917 to promote and protect agriculture. As part of a nationwide Farm Bureau network of more than five million members, FCFB provides agricultural advocacy and outreach activities for some of the most productive and efficient farmers in the world.

Student Assistant

Agriculture is in my DNA. Born and raised in Fresno County on my family’s fresh grape, raisin and winegrape farming operation, I developed a strong understanding and passion for the agriculture industry at a very young age. 

It is a privilege working for Gills Onions where my team and I share a mutual passion for healthy soil and how we grow our food. We are committed to sustainability from the time the seed is planted to when it is delivered to our customer.

Health and wellness within our communities is also a personal passion of mine. It is my mission to share the good news of fresh fruits and vegetables!

“We are already seeing larger size onions, better tops, better color, and better plant vigor.”
- Julie Locke, Agronomist

At Gills Onions, farming isn't just a job, it's a legacy. Join us on a journey through generations of dedication to soil health, mindful farming, and innovative technologies.

#onion #farming #SoilHealth Steven Gill Megan Jacobsen

Megan Jacobsen

#EmployeeSpotlight 🌟 Over the years, we’ve made significant changes with technology, transforming departments like food safety and quality assurance. As we continually work to produce the highest-quality onion products on the market, Laura and her FSQA team play a key role in ensuring that happens. Her inspiring story highlights her journey and how she has adapted to evolving food safety practices. 

#GillsOnions #FreshProduce #FoodSafety

Taplio

Megan Jacobsen's Linkedin Analytics

Megan Jacobsen

Megan Jacobsen's Best Posts (last 30 days)

Want to drive more opportunities from LinkedIn?

Taplio

.css-1jgreyo{background-image:linear-gradient(284deg, rgba(39,43,72,1) 0%, rgba(33,47,183,1) 100%);color:transparent;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;}Megan Jacobsen's Linkedin Analytics

Megan Jacobsen

Megan Jacobsen's Best Posts .css-qqfgvy{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);}(last 30 days)

Want to drive more opportunities from LinkedIn?

Megan Jacobsen's Linkedin Analytics

Megan Jacobsen's Best Posts (last 30 days)