Valera Jessee Celebrates 20th Year with UPF&DA

Executive Director Valera Jessee recently celebrated her 20th year with the United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPF&DA).. (Photo: Dan Moreland).

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Executive Director Valera Jessee recently celebrated her 20th year with the United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPF&DA), a milestone recognized by board member Larry Eichler at the organization’s Annual Spring Conference.

“In 20 years of working with Valera, I’ve never had an unprofessional word with this woman,” he said. “She’s a consummate professional and a credit to our association.”

Jessee, in acknowledging the applause of the crowd, said she had the opportunity to work with 10 different presidents of UPF&DA during her two decades with the association and “I’ve never had a bad president. They always brought something wonderful to the organization.”

In her closing remarks, she said, “I hope you will see your strength and continue to work together to make change.”