Vidalia Onion Committee Hires Executive Director

The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) has selected Shane Curry as its new executive director. Curry replaces longtime VOC manager Bob Stafford, who retired last year.

Curry has spent the last 17 years working with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, and his resume includes numerous awards for his work with various produce commodities, including onions, strawberries, blueberries and pecans.

Curry was born and raised within the Vidalia growing region. He has a master’s degree in agriculture and environmental education from the University of Georgia.