Misionero Vegetables Staff Photos


		Floyd Griffin Founder A native of Arizona, Floyd founded Misionero Vegetables nearly thirty years ago in the Salinas Valley. He felt that there was a place here for a company that treated its people right and focused on providing quality product. Because of the companies close proximity to four of the early California Missions, the name "Misionero" seemed fitting. "It implied adventure, challenge, discovery and a sense of continuity with the area."

		Stephen Griffin President Stephen is originally from Arizona, but has spent most of his life here in the Salinas Valley, surrounded by agriculture. He was educated at the University of San Diego in beautiful Southern California. Today he handles all grower management for Misionero Vegetables as well as all other general management practices for the company.

		Reed Jacobs Chief Financial Officer While born in Northern California, Reed was raised in Southern California. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Masters of Accountancy from the Marriott Graduate School of Management. He developed professionally as an Audit Manager at the public accounting firm of Price Waterhouse and as Controller of Public Storage Management Company. Reed relocated to the Salinas Valley in 1990 as CFO/Controller of an affiliated group of companies managing greenhouse, growing, harvesting, processing, cooling, sales and marketing operations. Reed is married with four children and is an active volunteer in non-profit organizations.

		Greg Gattis Vice-President, Sales & Marketing Born and raised here in the Salinas Valley, Greg has been actively involved in the produce industry for nearly sixteen years. He began his stay with Misionero Vegetables on the sales desk, and now oversees all sales and marketing practices for the company.

		Anthony Griffin Organic Grower Management Raised here in the Salinas Valley, Anthony has been surrounded by agriculture for most of his life. He attended Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, CA, where he majored in Ag Business. Anthony currently manages all aspects of our companies organic growth practices.

		Dan Canales Director of Sales Born and raised here in the Salinas Valley, Dan has an extensive background in the produce industry. He started in the Supermarket Business, and thus, has an extensive knowledge of the retail portion of the produce business. He has been a salesman in the produce business for close to twenty years now, and has been with Misionero Vegetables for nearly eight years. He is currently hold the position of Sales Manager for Misionero Vegetables.

		Josh Mitchell Chief Operating Officer - Value Added Originally from Toronto, Canada, Josh spent several summers out in the Salinas Valley learning the agricultural practices of the company. He received a degree in Business from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and now oversees the processing of our company's value-added merchandise.

		Pat Hayes Western Sales Manager

		Kris Ortiz Mid-West Sales Manager Kris was born and raised right here in the Salinas Valley. Kris has over 13 years experience in the produce industry. He has been in the sales department for over 6 years for Misionero. Kris is a proud father of 4 children and enjoys bass fishing in his leisure time. Kris handles the central sales in the Mid-West Region

		Zoila Marin Food Service Sales Zoila was born and raised here in the Salinas Valley. After finishing school, she went to work for the accounting department of a large insurance company. Zoila has over 10 years experience in the produce industry and has now been with Misionero Vegetables for nearly four years. Zoila handles food service sales.

		Jessica Hernandez Sales/Plant Coordinator Jessica attended Fresno State and graduated with a degree in Business. She was born and raised here in the Salinas Valley.

		Christina Moag Retail/Food Service Sales Christina is a veteran in the produce business and handles retail and food service sales. She enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family, camping, and exciting motocross.

		Maria Marin Sales Maria was born and raised in Salinas, CA. She attended Central Coast College. She enjoys....

		Mayra Marin Sales Mayra was also born and raised here in Salinas, CA. She attented Central Coast College and studied accounting. She likes...

		Nancy Bryner East Coast Sales Manager Originally from Ohio but raised in Denver, Nancy has been with Misionero Vegetables for over six years now. She graduated from Colorado College in Colorado Springs with a degree in Political Science. She has an extensive background in the field of sales, and now is the Regional Sales Representative on the East Coast.