17 Oct 2019

Iacino Announces Candidacy; Figueroa Named Seattle Fish Co. CEO

JAMES IACINO, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, SEATTLE FISH COMPANY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR 2020 COLORADO THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ELECTIONS; DEREK FIGUEROA NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

DENVER, CO. OCT 17, 2019 —  James Iacino proudly announced his candidacy today for the 2020 elections for the U.S. Congress representing Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.

A third-generation Coloradan, James is the Executive Chairman of Seattle Fish Company, a business his grandfather founded in Denver, Colorado in 1918. Iacino started in the business when he was 16 by loading and driving trucks and worked his way up through the company, helping to grow the business along the way. Seattle Fish Company now employs over 170 Coloradans and Iacino has become a recognized leader both in sustainability practices and in the development and professional growth of his workforce.  

James Iacino, Executive Chairman at Seattle Fish Company & Candidate for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

Iacino has long been a steward of practicing sustainability, advocating for economic mobility, and the importance of social justice. He now has an opportunity to bring these issues to the forefront and represent the people and state of Colorado, as well as the seafood and restaurant industries, on a larger scale. 

As Iacino turns his focus to his campaign, Derek Figueroa will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and maintain the role of President. Figueroa will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Seattle Fish Company, while continuing to stay focused on customer engagement, industry representation, and growing corporate leadership.  Figueroa has been with Seattle Fish Co. for over 29 years and is committed to the success, growth, and sense of community fostered at the company.

Derek Figueroa, Chief Executive Officer & President, Seattle Fish Company

“It’s an honor to assume the role of CEO at Seattle Fish, a company with over 101 years of rich history, deep ties to the communities we serve, and a clear mission to further the consumption of sustainable seafood. I take immense pride in working alongside our team of dedicated employees and positively contributing, in conjunction with our partners, to our industry.” 

Figueroa said that he looks forward to having Iacino as a legislator in office; someone committed to the industry with a strong position on sustainability who is willing to serve and represent seafood at the highest level of government. As CEO, Figueroa commits to continuing Seattle Fish Company’s legacy of thought leadership, environmental awareness, customer focus, and investment in its employees.  

“We have rallied our employees around a compelling Leadership Aspiration to “Lead the Growth of Sustainable Seafood Consumption Throughout the West”. Seafood is an environmentally responsible, healthy protein, and Seattle Fish Company will continue to bring diverse industry stakeholders together and deliver positive change. This is essential not only for the future success of the seafood industry, but for the betterment of our environment and the health of people.” 

About Seattle Fish Company

Seattle Fish Company is a third-generation family owned and Colorado based business, proudly serving the Rocky Mountain region and surrounding states for over 101 years. Seattle Fish Company sources, hand cuts and distributes sustainable seafood and gourmet provisions from around the world, providing products of the highest quality to over 1,400 restaurants and retailers. Seattle Fish Co. is dedicated to fostering sustainable fishing practices, including supporting local aquaculture farms and fishery improvement projects, ensuring that seafood as a healthful protein is available for all, for generations to come. For more information, please visit Seattle Fish Company’s website at www.seattlefish.com

Media & Press Contact

Taylor Laitsch

Marketing & Communications Manager

Seattle Fish Company

tlaitsch@seattlefish.com

303-810-7257

About James For Colorado

For more information on the James For Colorado campaign or to find out how you can support, please visit www.jamesforcolorado.com.

Ryan Mulcahy

Campaign Manager

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General information

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