Meet Our Team

Leadership

John Vena

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

Kathleen Conway

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

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

Sean Harrington

Sean Harrington

Director of Operations

Sean oversees operations for JVI Wholesale and JVI Logistics from receiving to our customers’ doors. Managing teams across 3 shifts, Sean ensures our product makes it from point A to point B at the peak of freshness. Prior to JVI, Sean was Operations Manager for Chiquita.

Favorite Fruit: Honey Dew

Favorite Vegetable: Brussels Sprouts

Emily Kohlhas

Emily Kohlhas

Director of Marketing

Emily heads JVI's marketing and business development team. She has transformed JVI’s digital presence and developed its new brand identity. She spearheads strategy and product development initiatives, and creates engaging training programs for customers and staff.

Favorite Fruit: Persimmons

Favorite Vegetable: Cabbage

Sean O'Brien

Sean O'Brien

Director of Production

Sean leads our 24-hour production team, ensuring that every product we produce meets the strict quality standards of our customers. Off the clock, Sean is a passionate youth soccer coach. He's coached hundreds of players, including some that have gone on to professional play.

Favorite Fruit: Berries

Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini

Dan Vena

Dan Vena

Director of Sales & Buying

Dan heads JVI’s Sales & Buying 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

Sales & Buying

Christopher S.

Christopher S.

Customer Support Associate

Favorite Fruit: Granny Smith Apple

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Daniel C.

Daniel C.

Buyer & Account Manager

Favorite Fruit: Strawberries

Favorite Vegetable: Potatoes

Dave C.

Dave C.

Buyer & Account Manager

Favorite Fruit: Peaches

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Erin O.

Erin O.

Customer Support Associate

Favorite Fruit: Avocados

Favorite Vegetable: Brussels Sprouts

Jillian R.

Jillian R.

Sales Support Specialist

Favorite Fruit: Tamarind

Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus

Joe K.

Joe K.

Business Development

Favorite Fruit: Satsuma Mandarins

Favorite Vegetable: Brussels Sprouts

Jose (Blue) F.

Jose (Blue) F.

Buyer & Account Manager

Favorite Fruit: Tomatoes

Favorite Vegetable: Corn

Kelsey R.

Kelsey R.

Customer Support Team Leader

Favorite Fruit: Avocados

Favorite Vegetable: Cauliflower

Marco M.

Marco M.

Buyer & Account Manager

Favorite Fruit: Oranges

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Sal D.

Sal D.

Buyer & Account Manager

Favorite Fruit: Grapes

Favorite Vegetable: Corn

Tom A.

Tom A.

Buyer & Account Manager

Favorite Fruit: Lychees

Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus

Administration

Anne M.

Anne M.

Administrative Assistant

Favorite Fruit: Pineapple

Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini

Cheryl G.

Cheryl G.

Accounting

Favorite Fruit: Peach

Favorite Vegetable: Jersey Tomato

Christopher A.

Christopher A.

Cashier

Favorite Fruit: Strawberry

Favorite Vegetable: Lettuce

Jocelyn G.

Jocelyn G.

HR Generalist

Favorite Fruit: Pomegranate

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Tazia R.

Tazia R.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Favorite Fruit: Mango

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Food Safety & Sanitation

Amber L.

Amber L.

Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor

Favorite Fruit: Strawberries

Favorite Vegetable: Carrots

Juan A.

Juan A.

Sanitation Assistant

Favorite Fruit: Mangoes

Favorite Vegetable: Lettuce

Nora O.

Nora O.

Food Safety & QA Manager

Favorite Fruit: Strawberries

Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber

Operations & Logistics

Alexander A.

Alexander A.

Receiver

Favorite Fruit: Pink Lady Apples

Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus

Alphonso (Fonz) M.

Alphonso (Fonz) M.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Peaches

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Andriy H.

Andriy H.

Driver

Favorite Fruit: Watermelon

Favorite Vegetable: Pepper

Andriy T.

Andriy T.

Transportation Supervisor

Favorite Fruit: Honeydew Melon

Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber

Dan F.

Dan F.

Receiving Dock Supervisor

Favorite Fruit: Grapes

Favorite Vegetable: Green Beans

Eric S.

Eric S.

Staff Development Supervisor

Favorite Fruit: Apples

Favorite Vegetable: Arugula

Garland F.

Garland F.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Oranges

Favorite Vegetable: String Beans

Jose F.

Jose F.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Bananas

Favorite Vegetable: Onions

Joey S.

Joey S.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Clementines

Favorite Vegetable: Mushrooms

Jhonattan E.

Jhonattan E.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Mangoes

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Joseph Z.

Joseph Z.

Assistant Inventory Controller

Favorite Fruit: Avocados

Favorite Vegetable: Kale

Kheng C.

Kheng C.

Selector/Receiver

Favorite Fruit: Mangoes

Favorite Vegetable: Eggplant

Kom C.

Kom C.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Rambutan

Favorite Vegetable: Baby Bok Choy

Mark D.

Mark D.

Management Trainee

Favorite Fruit: Grapefruit

Favorite Vegetable: Cauliflower

Nick R.

Nick R.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Pineapple

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Osvaldo (Ozzie) C.

Osvaldo (Ozzie) C.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Pineapples

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Roman P.

Roman P.

Selector/Driver

Favorite Fruit: Raspberries

Favorite Vegetable: Potatoes

Roman R.

Roman R.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Cherries

Favorite Vegetable: Potatoes

Ronald (Ronnie) B.

Ronald (Ronnie) B.

Inventory Coordinator

Favorite Fruit: Apples

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Sergio L.

Sergio L.

Supervisor

Favorite Fruit: Tomatoes

Favorite Vegetable: String Beans

Sterling (Peanut) W.

Sterling (Peanut) W.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Avocados

Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus

Thomas D.

Thomas D.

Selector

Favorite Fruit: Banana

Favorite Vegetable: Corn

Yves P.

Yves P.

Supervisor

Favorite Fruit: Guava

Favorite Vegetable: Peppers

Ripening

Joe M.

Joe M.

Ripening Manager

Favorite Fruit: Avocados

Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini

Tyler D.

Tyler D.

Assistant Ripening Manager

Favorite Fruit: Quenepas

Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini

Production

Bianca R.

Bianca R.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Kiwi

Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber

Bob H.

Bob H.

Manager of Production

Favorite Fruit: Tomatoes

Favorite Vegetable: Peppers

Caroline V.

Caroline V.

Packer/Shift Leader

Favorite Fruit: Mangoes

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

Dung N.

Dung N.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Mangoes

Favorite Vegetable: Baby Bok Choy

Faihym F.

Faihym F.

Material Handler

Favorite Fruit: Asian Pear

Favorite Vegetable: Corn

Gertrudis V.

Gertrudis V.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Cherries

Favorite Vegetable: Snow Peas

Hilda V.

Hilda V.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Mangoes

Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber

Karina R.

Karina R.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Bananas

Favorite Vegetable: Green Beans

Kristy W.

Kristy W.

Production Supervisor

Favorite Fruit: Satsuma Mandarins

Favorite Vegetable: Cherry Tomatoes

Lucia N.

Lucia N.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Mangoes

Favorite Vegetable: Carrots

Lynn Q.

Lynn Q.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Mandarins

Favorite Vegetable: Mushrooms

Maria S.

Maria S.

Packer/Shift Leader

Favorite Fruit: Cherries

Favorite Vegetable: Baby Bok Choy

Marleny A.

Marleny A.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Apples

Favorite Vegetable: Lettuce

Nora B.

Nora B.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: TBD

Favorite Vegetable: TBD

Norbin A.

Norbin A.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: TBD

Favorite Vegetable: TBD

Shane T.

Shane T.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Kiwi

Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus

Stella C.

Stella C.

Packer/Shift Leader

Favorite Fruit: Dragon Fruit

Favorite Vegetable: Potatoes

Stephanie C.

Stephanie C.

Packer

Favorite Fruit: Tomato

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli

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