Ingalls will join Maryland-based Phillips next week, the company said Monday.
"I've worked with Steve Phillips for quite some time, and we realized we had some synergies and some things that could work and be mutually beneficial to each others' growth," Ingalls told IntraFish.
Recognized for her in-depth knowledge of seafood and experience as a seafood buyer and sales manager, Phillips says Ingalls will create a strategic plan to lead the western U.S. sales growth for the company.
“We are thrilled to welcome Christa Ingalls to our team.