Our Story
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eco: from the Greek word "oikos", house, household
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ripe: (of fruit or grain), developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating
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Ecoripe Tropicals is an organization of professionals dedicated to the distribution of quality fresh tropical produce for our local, regional and national markets.
Founded in 2004 in South Florida, our actions are rooted in our original core values of:
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Excellence: To improve our abilities with the goal of exceeding past levels of performance
Service: To meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and vendors
Integrity: To base all our actions on honesty and professionalism
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Today, we operate a PrimusGFS Food Safety certified refrigerated distribution warehouse in Medley, Florida, are certified USDA Organic Handlers, and are members of the Produce Blue Book, Produce Marketing Association, and Southeast Produce Council. Ecoripe Tropicals is dedicated to serve as a catalyst of success for our farmers, customers, workers, and our community.
MORE THAN A TEAM, WE'RE A FAMILY
Wes Wever - Account Executive
Isabel Hurtado - General Manager
Katalina Moreno - Admin Manager
Cesar de Jesus - Customer Service Associate (Not Pictured)
SALES
Wes Wever - Account Executive
Cesar De Jesus - Customer Service Associate
Isabel Hurtado - General Manager
Sonia Raymond - Account Executive
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OUR TEAMS
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller
ADMINISTRATION
Kristen Diaz - AR/AP Specialist​
Marc Holbik - President
Katalina Moreno - Admin Manager
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Roldolfo Medina - Repack Associate
Jessica de las Cagigas - Repack Associate
Adelkis Garcia - Repack Associate
Ingrid Garzon - QC Inspector
Lauren De Jesus - Repack Contractor
Eileen Ascui - QC Coordinator
Miguel Cardoso - Repack Associate
Annielys Garcia - Repack Contractor (Not Pictured)​​
LOGISTICS
WAREHOUSE
Christina Brinas – Logistics Coordinator
Fernando De la Acena – Transportation Associate
Victor Lazo – Night-Shift Dispatcher (Not Pictured)
Alberto Jimenez – Night Shift Warehouse Supervisor (Not Pictured)
Hansel Jimenez – Warehouse Associate
Miguel Feijoo – Warehouse Associate
Edwin Orozco – Warehouse Associate (Not Pictured)
Norge Pupo – Warehouse Associate (Not Pictured)