We Are Everything Pears
The Pear Authority
Nobody knows pears like we do. USA Pears represents more than 700 growers across Washington and Oregon — growing 10+ varieties. We’re here to celebrate the endless possibilities of pears.
Pears By the Numbers
442,000
tons of fresh pears harvested annually
700+
growers across Washington & Oregon
87%
of all fresh U.S. pears come from the Northwest
35%
of the crop exported to more than 50 countries
#1
Oregon is the #1 tree fruit crop and producer of fresh pears in the U.S.
Our Growers, aka Rockstars
The pear growers of the Northwest bring their backgrounds in science, agriculture, education, environmental stewardship, and finance to the mission of producing better fruit for consumers around the world.
The USA Pears Team
CarrieAnn Arias
President & CEO
Bob Catinella
Senior Director Shopper Marketing
Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN
Director of Nutrition Affairs and Communications
Michele Hoard
Shopper Marketing Manager
Dave Howald
Shopper Marketing Manager
Jenna Tobin
Trade & Consumer Associate Marketing Manager
Dawn Danielsen
Industry Intelligence & Marketing Operations Manager
Jeff Correa
Export Program Leader
Lynsey Wallace
Export Program Leader
Lynne Piazza
International Accounts Payable Specialist
Renae Loar
Operations & Human Resources Manager