Meet Our Team
Leadership
John Vena
President
John is the third generation of the Vena family to lead the JVI team. Since joining in 1976, he has transformed JVI from a local commodity wholesaler into a specialty produce distributor with a national reputation. He brings a passion for partnership and quality to the team every day.
Favorite Fruit: Fresh Figs
Favorite Vegetable: Baby Arugula
Dan Vena
Managing Director
Dan heads JVI’s Sales, Buying & Marketing teams. He has been an integral part of JVI sales since he joined the company in 2003 and today, he brings that on-the-ground experience to his team and our customers, helping build successful specialty and custom produce programs that are made to last.
Favorite Fruit: Blueberries
Favorite Vegetable: Arugula
Kathleen Conway
Payroll Administrator
Kathleen ensures JVI runs smoothly behind the scenes. She joined the team in 1983 and is a crucial resource and point person for all team members and vendors.
Favorite Fruit: Avocados
Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus
Chris Campo
Director of Operations
Chris brings over 25 years of leadership experience in operations and logistics to JVI. He oversees the day-to-day operations of our warehouse, packing house, transportation, and ripening, working closely with our teams to enhance efficiency, and streamline logistics.
Favorite Fruit: N/A
Favorite Vegetable: N/A
Sales, Buying & Marketing
Tom A.
Buyer & Account Manager
Favorite Fruit: Lychees
Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus
Sal D.
Buyer & Account Manager
Favorite Fruit: Grapes
Favorite Vegetable: Corn
Daniel C.
Street Trading Team Leader
Favorite Fruit: Strawberries
Favorite Vegetable: Potatoes
Marco M.
Buyer & Account Manager
Favorite Fruit: Oranges
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Erin O.
Sales Support Specialist
Favorite Fruit: Avocados
Favorite Vegetable: Brussels Sprouts
Jose (Blue) F.
Buyer & Account Manager
Favorite Fruit: Tomatoes
Favorite Vegetable: Corn
Kelsey R.
Customer Support Team Leader
Favorite Fruit: Avocados
Favorite Vegetable: Cauliflower
Dan F.
Salesman
Favorite Fruit: Grapes
Favorite Vegetable: Green Beans
Joe K.
Business Development
Favorite Fruit: Satsuma Mandarins
Favorite Vegetable: Brussels Sprouts
Jillian R.
Senior Sales Support Specialist
Favorite Fruit: Tamarind
Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus
Jake W.
Customer Specialist
Favorite Fruit: Strawberry
Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus
Todd K.
Sales/Operations Specialist
Favorite Fruit: Apples
Favorite Vegetable: Alliums
Casey Spencer
Senior Marketing Coordinator
Favorite Fruit: Strawberry
Favorite Vegetable: Brusssels Sprouts
Harry H.
Salesman
Favorite Fruit: Lychee
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Seth J.
Outside Sales Representative
Favorite Fruit: N/A
Favorite Vegetable: N/A
Administration
Anne M.
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini
Christopher A.
Cashier
Favorite Fruit: Strawberry
Favorite Vegetable: Lettuce
Tazia R.
AR & AP Specialist
Favorite Fruit: Mango
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Mary Stewart V.
Team Development Manager
Favorite Fruit: Blueberry
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli Rabe
Paul B.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Favorite Fruit: Apple
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Adrien W.
AP/AR Administrative Assistant
Favorite Fruit: Strawberry
Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus
Food Safety & Sanitation
Amber L.
Facility, Maint. & Sanitation Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Strawberries
Favorite Vegetable: Carrots
Nora O.
Food Safety & QA Manager
Favorite Fruit: Strawberries
Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber
Juan A.
Sanitation Assistant
Favorite Fruit: Mangoes
Favorite Vegetable: Lettuce
Stephanie C.
Warehouse Sanitation Assistant
Favorite Fruit: Tomato
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Daesha D.
Sanitation Coordinator
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus
Jose H.
Sanitation Assistant
Favorite Fruit: N/A
Favorite Vegetable: N/A
Operations & Logistics
Osvaldo (Ozzie) C.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Pineapples
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Roman R.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Cherries
Favorite Vegetable: Potatoes
Jose F.
Receiver
Favorite Fruit: Bananas
Favorite Vegetable: Onions
Jhonattan E.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Mangoes
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Andriy T.
Transportation Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Honeydew Melon
Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber
Roman P.
Selector/Driver
Favorite Fruit: Raspberries
Favorite Vegetable: Potatoes
Alphonso (Fonz) M.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Peaches
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Kom C.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Rambutan
Favorite Vegetable: Baby Bok Choy
Yves P.
Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Guava
Favorite Vegetable: Peppers
Kheng C.
Selector/Receiver
Favorite Fruit: Mangoes
Favorite Vegetable: Eggplant
Ron B.
Inventory Coordinator
Favorite Fruit: Apples
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Sergio L.
Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Tomatoes
Favorite Vegetable: String Beans
Joseph Z. JR
Inventory Manager
Favorite Fruit: Avocado
Favorite Vegetable: Kale
Alexander A.
Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Pink Lady Apples
Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus
Garland F.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Oranges
Favorite Vegetable: String Beans
Thomas D.
Selector/Boxperson
Favorite Fruit: Banana
Favorite Vegetable: Corn
Reggie W.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Orange
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Tyrus W.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Spinach
Joshua V.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Christopher N.
Driver
Favorite Fruit: Quenepa
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Joseph Z. SR
Order Dispatcher
Favorite Fruit: Watermelon
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli Rabe
Ira N.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Grapes
Favorite Vegetable: Corn
Kelcey L.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
James D.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Cotton Candy Grape
Favorite Vegetable: Collard Greens
Derric C.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Mango
Favorite Vegetable: Bok Choy
Anthony H.
Receiver
Favorite Fruit: Strawberry
Favorite Vegetable: Bok Choy
Larry M.
Selector/Boxperson
Favorite Fruit: Orange
Favorite Vegetable: Spinach
Stefany R.
Operations Analyst
Favorite Fruit: N/A
Favorite Vegetable: N/A
Lester H.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Sunset Mango
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Stefan C.
Driver
Favorite Fruit: Passionfruit
Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber
Jamil S.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Green Grapes/Watermelon
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Ripening
Nick R.
Ripening Assistant
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Joe M.
Ripening Manager
Favorite Fruit: Avocados
Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini
Tyler D.
Assistant Ripening Manager
Favorite Fruit: Quenepas
Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini
Kevin S.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Potato
Production
Caroline V.
Packer/Shift Leader
Favorite Fruit: Mangoes
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Lucia N.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Mangoes
Favorite Vegetable: Carrots
Marleny A.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Apples
Favorite Vegetable: Lettuce
Bianca R.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Kiwi
Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber
Stella C.
Shift Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Dragon Fruit
Favorite Vegetable: Potatoes
Dung N.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Mangoes
Favorite Vegetable: Baby Bok Choy
Lynn Q.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Mandarins
Favorite Vegetable: Mushrooms
Karina R.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Bananas
Favorite Vegetable: Green Beans
Kristy W.
Packer/Shift Leader
Favorite Fruit: Satsuma Mandarins
Favorite Vegetable: Cherry Tomatoes
Nora B.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Avocado
Favorite Vegetable: Lettuce
Norbin A.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Mango
Favorite Vegetable: Lettuce
Faihym F.
Shift Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Asian Pear
Favorite Vegetable: Carrot
Darryl P.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Banana
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Jean R.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Plum
Favorite Vegetable: Onion
Ricardo T.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: N/A
Favorite Vegetable: N/A
Omar C.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: N/A
Favorite Vegetable: N/A
Elison C.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: N/A
Favorite Vegetable: N/A
Ana C.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: N/A
Favorite Vegetable: N/A
