Tom Thompson

Chief Revenue Officer | Fresh Produce & Supply Chain | Brand & Business Growth

Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States

About

Senior executive with 20+ years of leadership across the fresh produce and food supply chain, driving growth through sales leadership, category development, brand building, and strategic partnerships. Currently serving as Chief Revenue Officer at State Garden, home of Olivia’s Organics — the #1 organic tender leaf brand in the East. Skilled in scaling businesses, leading cross-functional teams, and modernizing go-to-market strategies to meet evolving consumer, retail, and foodservice demands. Proven ability to deliver results across every link of the chain — from grower/shipper and greenhouse operations to retail, foodservice, and 3PL logistics. Entrepreneurial, data-driven, and passionate about building brands, teams, and systems that stand the test of time in a rapidly changing food landscape.

Experience

  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at State Garden
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    State Garden has been a trusted leader in fresh produce for over 75 years, serving retailers from Boston to Florida. As CRO, I guide sales, marketing, and customer strategy across Olivia’s Organics (the #1 organic tender leaf brand in the East), Locally Known, and Northeast Fresh. I focus on strengthening customer partnerships, expanding brand presence, and driving innovation in packaged salads while honoring State Garden’s legacy of quality, freshness, and community roots.

  • Chief Revenue Officer at Revol Greens
    Jan 2020 - Jul 2024 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Revol Greens is the largest greenhouse lettuce grower in North America. I spearheaded national revenue growth, launching and scaling multiple greenhouse facilities while building retail and foodservice partnerships coast-to-coast. Partnered with cross-functional leaders to secure distribution into major banners, elevate brand recognition, and position Revol as the market leader in controlled-environment agriculture.

  • Co-Owner at GoldenSun Insights
    Jun 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Co-owned a strategy-driven consultancy supporting seed companies, growers, and produce brands with go-to-market, retail positioning, and category strategy. Partnered with clients across mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, grapes, peppers, carrots, and more to differentiate products and accelerate adoption at retail. Long-term client engagements include leading seed breeders, private equity, growers and brands across the fresh produce supply chain.

  • Vice President of Strategy / Business Partnerships at J&J Distributing
    Jan 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Drove strategic growth initiatives for a leading fresh-cut processor. Built new retail and grower partnerships, optimized distribution strategies, and advanced business development programs to strengthen the company’s retail presence.

  • Robinson Fresh (6 yrs 7 mos)
    • Strategic Account Manager
      Dec 2011 - Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Managed major retail and foodservice accounts across produce and logistics, delivering growth through customer-centric solutions and supply chain expertise.

    • Sourcing Analytics Manager
      Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 · 2 yrs

      Designed and led BI and reporting strategy for the perishables sourcing division, improving decision-making through analytics.

    • Category Development Leader
      Dec 2007 - Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Directed a team of analysts to deliver category management strategies for retail and foodservice partners.