California Citrus Mutual Welcomes New Leader in Tom Danowski

California Citrus Mutual has announced the selection of Tom Danowski as its new CEO following an extensive search conducted by the California Citrus Mutual Board of Directors.

Danowski brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience spanning agriculture, advocacy, trade association management, and marketing. Most recently, he served for 13 years as President and CEO of the Oregon Wine Board and Oregon Winegrowers Association. During his tenure, he helped drive the Oregon wine industry’s total annual economic impact from $2.7 billion to $8 billion through industry collaboration, strategic advocacy, and public policy work.

Prior to leading Oregon’s wine industry, Danowski held senior executive positions with several nationally recognized consumer brands, including Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Starbucks, and Coca-Cola. His background combines strategic marketing expertise, operational leadership, and extensive experience working with both agricultural producers and policymakers.

“It’s an exciting opportunity to bring what I’ve learned from another premium specialty crop industry and apply it to helping California citrus continue to thrive,” Danowski says.

A little more than a year ago, California Citrus Mutual lost its longtime leader in Joel Nelson, who passed away unexpectedly at 78. Nelson had led California Citrus Mutual for more than three decades.

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