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
Director of Sales & Marketing
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
Director of Finance & Administration
Kathleen ensures JVI runs smoothly behind the scenes. She joined the team in 1983 and today oversees administration and human resources. With decades of experience at JVI and in the industry, Kathleen is a crucial resource and point person for all team members and vendors.
Favorite Fruit: Avocados
Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus
Omar Ford-Bey
Financial Controller
Omar oversees all things financial at JVI, including accounting processes, reporting, and the finance administration team. He brings a fresh perspective on accounting analysis and inventory management to JVI from his tenure in public utilities at the Chester Water Authority.
Favorite Fruit: Mangoes
Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus
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
Gerardo V.
Salesman
Favorite Fruit: Rambutan
Favorite Vegetable: Mushroom
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
Administration
Anne M.
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini
Jocelyn G.
HR Generalist
Favorite Fruit: Pomegranate
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
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
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
Eric S.
Staff Development Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Apples
Favorite Vegetable: Arugula
Thomas D.
Selector/Boxperson
Favorite Fruit: Banana
Favorite Vegetable: Corn
Reggie W.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Orange
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Shermel C.
Driver
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Tyrus W.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Spinach
Joshua V.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Vitalii P.
Driver
Favorite Fruit: Apple
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Christopher N.
Driver
Favorite Fruit: Quenepa
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Joseph Z. SR
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Watermelon
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli Rabe
Ira N.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Grapes
Favorite Vegetable: Corn
Adrian P.
Selector/Driver
Favorite Fruit: Coconut
Favorite Vegetable: Everything
James D.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Cotton Candy Grape
Favorite Vegetable: Collard Greens
Derric C.
Selector
Favorite Fruit: Mango
Favorite Vegetable: Bok Choy
Anthony H.
Selector/Receiver
Favorite Fruit: Strawberry
Favorite Vegetable: Bok Choy
Larry M.
Selector/Boxperson
Favorite Fruit: Orange
Favorite Vegetable: Spinach
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
John F.
Ripening Assistant
Favorite Fruit: Peach
Favorite Vegetable: Red Bliss Potato
Production
Caroline V.
Packer/Shift Leader
Favorite Fruit: Mangoes
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Lucia N.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Mangoes
Favorite Vegetable: Carrots
Bob H.
Manager of Production
Favorite Fruit: Tomatoes
Favorite Vegetable: Peppers
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
Derrick T.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Apple
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Veronica C.
Shift Supervisor
Favorite Fruit: Kiwi
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Kelcey L.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Pineapple
Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli
Jean R.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Plum
Favorite Vegetable: Onion
Dorley G.
Packer
Favorite Fruit: Plantain
Favorite Vegetable: Potatoes
