Kristen Smith Eshaya named president of JV Smith Companies
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Kristen Smith Eshaya took the role of President for JV Smith Companies.
Smith Eshaya grew up alongside JV Smith Companies and her commitment to excellence, their teams and to the industry will help propel the company to new heights.
Her father, Vic Smith, will continue as CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Smith Eshaya was born and raised in Yuma and graduated valedictorian at Yuma High School in 2003.
Smith Eshaya then went on to graduate with a B.A. in Economics, Colorado College and a M.Ed in Human Relations, Northern Arizona University.
Kristen lived in Texas and California, working in finance and development for the arts, before moving back home to immerse herself in the family business.
Along with her husband Emil, they reside in Yuma with their two children.
JV Smith Companies began with the formation of Skyview Cooling Company by John Smith, Kristen's grandfather.
Together with his son, Vic, they established JV Farms in Yuma, Ariz.
Both Kristen and her brother Kyle Smith have been an integral part of the company's growth in recent years.
Kyle leads Fresh Innovations, a JV Smith Companies entity.
The JV Smith Companies family includes thousands of people across Calif., Ariz., Colo. and Mexico. Their companies include:
- Skyview Cooling Co., Yuma, Ariz. 1970
- Southern Colorado Farms; Center, Colo. 1977
- JV Farms; Yuma, Ariz. and Bard, Calif. 1988
- Skyline Potato Company; Center, Colo. 1991
- El Toro Agricola; Ciudad Morelos, Mexico 1992
- Fresh Innovations, Yuma, Ariz. 2001
- JV Farms Organic; Soledad, Calif. 2012
- Triangle Farms; Salinas, Calif. 2018
