Leadership Group

Christian Murillo, President
Hola ! I’m Christian Murillo, and current President of the Western Watermelon Association. I am also the Vice President of the National Watermelon Promotion Board, and the Assistant Director of Sales for Cactus Melon Distributing. #EatTheWholeWatermelon #EatWatermelonEveryday

Danielle Ratto, Vice President
I have been very fortunate to be a part of the watermelon industry for over 20 years. I am Senior Sales for Van Groningen & Sons, Inc in Manteca, CA. I have served on the Western Watermelon Board for several years, and am lucky to be part of such an amazing organization!
Barbara Murrillo, Secretary
Joey Anticevich, Treasurer
I am Director of Melon Sales for Eagle Eye Produce in Hemet, Ca. My experience with watermelons goes back 40 years in growing, shipping and distribution. I am privileged to have learned from some of the legends in the watermelon industry. I hope to be able to use my knowledge to further the agenda of the WWA.

Sean Rundle, Exec Member
I have been lucky enough to serve on the Western Watermelon Board since 2010, handling the website and helping Tashi anyway I can. I work for SeaCa Packaging, a six generation family packaging company. We are based in Delano, CA and provide bins and all other packaging to support the watermelon industry.

Tashi Zouras, Advisor, Former President
Hello, I'm Tashi Zouras and I'm the Founder and former President of the Western Watermelon Association. I'm also the Vice President of Dimetri Gardikas Produce Company and have been involved in the watermelon industry for over 35 years.

