Longtime potato industry leader dies at 91
A third-generation potato industry pioneer and former president of Bushwick Commission Co. has died at age 91. Learn more about his legacy
Jack Hyman, former president of Bushwick Commission Co. and a potato industry pioneer, has died at age 91.
Hyman, who died May 4, helped shape the growth and future of Bushwick Commission, a Northeast regional potato supplier and fourth-generation family business with growing and shipping locations along the East Coast.
Jack Hyman. Photo courtesy of Bushwick Commission Co.
A third-generation company leader, Hyman and longtime business partner David Gray strengthened local operations and expanded national distribution, according to a statement from the company.
Hyman was known for his warmth, wit and storytelling, according to the statement. He cultivated long-lasting relationships in the produce industry, imparting wisdom through humor and heartfelt anecdotes.