A foodservice marketing and public relations veteran, Ann Segerstrom launched her industry career at the California Culinary Academy, graduating in 1978. Building on her experience in San Francisco Bay Area restaurant and catering kitchens she became a regional promotion manager for a California commodity board, followed by ten years honing her public relations and marketing for national accounts at a San Francisco-based ad agency.
In 1992, Segerstrom established Segerstrom Communications. Working independently or with partners, Segerstrom specialized in foodservice publicity and trade communications. Clients included the California Avocado Commission, Idaho Potato Commission, Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service and Dole Packaged Foods.
Born in Sonora and a graduate of Sonora Union High School, Segerstrom returned home after retiring and closing her business in 2016. She resides in the Meyers Hill area of the city, and keeps active volunteering, gardening, shopping locally, and enjoying Sonora’s vibrant community. She is looking forward to contributing her business acumen and communications capabilities to maintaining and improving Sonora’s civic structure and economic prosperity.
You can contact Ann Segerstrom by email at [email protected]
