Joel Nelsen, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President from 1982-2019, passed away on July 1 at the age of 78.
Joel dedicated 37 years of his professional life to leading CCM and advocating tirelessly for California’s citrus growers. A passionate and fearless leader, his commitment to the California citrus industry set the industry he loved down a path of success.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends as they grieve his sudden passing. We will keep the industry apprised of further details when they become available.
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