Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Blue Diamond Growers' Steve Schult Receives Overall Lifetime Achievement Award

Steve Schult, VP, global supply chain for Blue Diamond Growers, was named an overall winner of the Lifetime Achievement category for this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.

January 31, 2024

Blue Diamond Growers

Steve Schult, VP, global supply chain for Blue Diamond Growers, was named an overall winner of the Lifetime Achievement category for this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, presented by Food Logistics.

We talk exclusively with Schult about his journey, his goals, what he would tell his future and past self, how he went from the U.S. Coast Guard to working in food and the importance of a boots-on-the-ground mentality.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the 2024 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain winners.

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