January 20, 2021
Tim Corkill, marketing manager for FirstFruits Marketing and longtime produce industry member, died Jan. 9. He previously worked with the Pear Bureau Northwest as western regional marketing manager, California Grape Commission as western manager and with Fresh Western, River Ranch Inc. as director of marketing services.
“Tim Corkill had such a killer work ethic and a mind for the details, those qualities coupled with his enthusiasm for our business made him someone we could always trust,” said Chuck Zeutenhorst, president at FirstFruits Marketing. Mr. Corkill was a trailblazer on the FirstFruits marketing team serving as western regional marketing manager and as a driving force behind the FirstFruits Opal apple national program.
Long-time Regional Marketing Manager of WA apple marketing company passes away
On Saturday Jan 9th, FirstFruits Marketing lost their dear friend and co-worker Tim Corkill.
“Tim Corkill had such a killer work ethic and a mind for the details, those qualities coupled with his enthusiasm for our business made him someone we could always trust,” said Chuck Zeutenhorst, President at FirstFruits Marketing. Tim was a trailblazer on the FirstFruits marketing team serving as Western Regional Marketing Manager and as a driving force behind the FirstFruits Opal apple national program.
Right: Tim Corkill.
“I’ll always remember the high level of enthusiasm and preparation Tim put into all aspects of his life, whether it was a big meeting or a trip to his beloved family cabin. Tim had a zest for life and deep knowledge of the industry that he joyfully shared with all those who were lucky enough to know him. I knew Tim to be the best rental car racer in LA traffic, arriving early to all
Tom Purdum, who was serving as the New Braunfels chamber CEO at the time, hired Meek to serve as director of the Greater New Braunfels Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“I had the opportunity fortunately, for me to come in at the ground floor and mentor and learn under him,” Meek said. “I tell people I learned more under him than I learned in college, . learned more from him about the chamber business, the tourism business and the economic development business.”
During his time with the chamber of commerce, Meek oversaw the creation of the Central Texas Technology Center, a major expansion and remodeling of the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, the development of the Leadership New Braunfels program and efforts to bring more jobs to the community.
Jan 8, 2021 Patrick Sugui and fiancee Aeriel Garcia receive a surprise yacht party from their closest friends Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos, Ria Atayde, Marco Gumabao, Joe Vargas, Bianca Yanga, Nina Ferrer, and Ozzy Lavina.
PHOTO/S: @patsugui / @gabbi on Instagram
Former
Pinoy Big Brother housemate Patrick Sugui and fiancee Aeriel Garcia have received a surprise engagement party from their closest circle of friends.
Their friends include (top, L-R) Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos, Nina Ferrer, Ozzy Lavina, Daniel Padilla, (bottom, L-R) Marco Gumabao, Bianca Yanga, Kathryn Bernardo, Ria Atayde, and Joe Vargas. Continue reading below ↓
The crew who call themselves the Nguya squad for their collective love for food surprise Patrick and Aeriel with a yacht party along Manila Bay.