Limoneira Company Appoints Joseph Rumley as Chief Financial Officer
Santa Paula, CA., June 16, 2010 – Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR), a leading agribusiness with prime agricultural land and operations, real estate and water rights throughout California, today announced that Joseph (“Joe”) Rumley was appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective June 15, 2010 and Don Delmatoff will be transitioning from his role as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Delmatoff and Mr. Rumley will work together in the following months to ensure a smooth transition. Mr. Delmatoff will continue to work for the Company as a compliance officer managing the firm’s internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley reporting requirements as he transitions towards retirement.
Mr. Delmatoff began his career at Limoneira in 2000 as Controller. He was named Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary in 2004, and most recently he also served as Vice President of Finance and Administration.