Key Takeaways:
- Leadership changes support Cox Farms’ growth and integration strategy
- Chris Meyerpeter named Chief Technology Officer
- Abby Prior promoted to Chief Commercial Officer
- Tina May joins as Acting Chief People Officer
- New executives bring experience in agriculture, HR, and commercial strategy
Leadership Update at Cox Farms
New appointments reflect company’s focus on technology, commercial growth, and workforce development
Cox Farms, the largest greenhouse operator in North America and a key player in indoor agriculture, has appointed three new members to its executive leadership team. The company announced that Chris Meyerpeter will serve as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Abby Prior has been named Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Tina May will join as Acting Chief People Officer (CPO), providing interim operating support. All three leaders will report directly to Cox Farms President Steve Bradley.
“As our company continues to grow, we’re building a team that’s uniquely qualified in the indoor farming space,” said Bradley. “They have the ideal background, knowledge, and experience to lead and thrive in these roles.”
Executive Profiles
New leadership brings broad experience from agriculture and enterprise operations
Chris Meyerpeter joins following a tenure as Chief Information Officer at Ardent Mills, where he led technology modernization initiatives focused on data analytics and automation. At the company, he will oversee the company’s technology strategy, aligning infrastructure with its goals for innovation and sustainability in greenhouse operations.
Abby Prior brings over a decade of experience with BrightFarms, including three years as Chief Commercial Officer. She played a central role in aligning sales and marketing strategies to boost customer engagement and brand awareness. In her new position, Prior will lead commercial activities across the Cox Farms portfolio.
Tina May, who most recently worked with Cox Enterprises, Cox Farms’ parent company, steps into the role of Acting Chief People Officer. She has a background in talent acquisition, organizational design, and leadership development. May will focus on guiding HR strategy and supporting integration across Cox Farms’ brands, Mucci Farms and BrightFarms.
Cox Farms: A Leading Indoor Ag Operator
Company emphasizes innovation and sustainability across operations
Cox Farms currently manages over 700 acres of greenhouse space and employs more than 2,500 staff. Its annual output exceeds 450 million pounds of fresh produce. With BrightFarms and Mucci Farms under its umbrella, the company continues to invest in indoor agriculture as a way to enhance food security and sustainability.
Cox Farms
Cox Farms operates a network of indoor farms and consumer brands, providing year-round access to sustainably grown produce across the United States and Canada. The company is among the largest greenhouse operators in North America.
As a business unit of Cox Enterprises, Cox Farms leverages advanced infrastructure and a broad network of growers to support food security and resource conservation. Its mission is to expand indoor farming capacity while supporting cleaner and more localized food systems.
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