Meet Our Team
As the driving force behind our organization, Soo Ming brings a unique blend of strategic vision, unwavering passion, and forward-thinking insight. As a visionary leader with 50 years of management experience, he is committed to steering our company toward unprecedented growth and prosperity. Soo Ming is guided by a clear mission: Through commitment to food quality and safety, we strive to consistently meet or exceed customer expectations. He believes that every decision, every initiative, and every interaction should align with this overarching goal. His unwavering commitment to our mission inspires our entire team to strive for excellence.
Soo Ming possesses a rare gift—the ability to see beyond the immediate horizon. He anticipates industry trends, market shifts, and emerging technologies. His strategic vision ensures that we remain agile, adaptable, and well-positioned for sustained success. Under his leadership, we are poised to achieve remarkable milestones and lead to a future shaped by vision, fueled by passion, and guided by foresight.
Wayman is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in the industry. He grew up in a family business and learned everything about the industry from his parents, Jason and Rose, the founders of the Company. Wayman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team, having worked in every aspect of the industry from sourcing quality produce, production line assembly and plant engineering, product design, pricing and developing the network of customers.
Wayman has a deep understanding of the industry, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, freshness, and safety. With more than 40 years of experience, Wayman has built a strong network of contacts throughout the industry, making him an invaluable asset to our company. He is also well known in the trade for providing all feasible produce solutions to our customers. Within the company, Wayman plays his leading role in all sales and operational functions, serving as a produce expert, quality produce buyers, plant engineer, source of customers and finally, a passionate leader.
We are incredibly fortunate to have Wayman as our management team and look forward to many more years of his leadership and contributions.
Bill is an expert in Resource Management, Policy Implementation, Compliance Enforcement, and Realization of New Initiatives, with consistent high-quality output. He had played a pivotal role in the paradigm shift of the company towards a professional organization governed by rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and most importantly, data. As the driving force behind our data-driven decision-making culture, Bill can always provide relevant insights during management meetings, evaluating operational efficiency, productivity, profitability, and ROI for new projects. Bill is a lifelong learner who continuously seeks knowledge, regardless of his numerous certificates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. His commitment positions him at the forefront of comprehending and applying new strategies, skills, and technologies to advance our company.
Bill oversees critical systems including the Management Control System, Employee Appraisal System and Enterprise Resource Management (ERP)System. With more than 25 years of experience working in professional government bodies, Bill’s consensus-building, negotiation, and management skills make him an invaluable leader who fosters collaboration, empowers colleagues to succeed and drives excellence. His motto at work: ‘People dream of success; WE make it happen’.
Stanley is a seasoned professional in the fresh-cut produce industry. He brings a unique blend of hands-on experience and deep industry knowledge to our team, having grown up with his family’s produce business.
From a young age, he was immersed in the world of produce, learning the ins and outs of the industry from the ground up. This early exposure fostered a deep understanding of the produce business and a passion for delivering high-quality products to customers.
Stanley has spent more than 40 years in the industry, honing his skills in various roles before stepping into the role of Production Manager. His expertise lies in overseeing the production process, ensuring that our pre-cut produce meets the highest standards of quality, freshness, and safety. Under his leadership, our production team has consistently achieved its targets, improved efficiency, and reduced waste. Stanley’s commitment to continuous improvement and his ability to anticipate and navigate challenges make him a key pillar of our company.
Indeed, the continuity and development of the business by the Wong’s brothers is truly remarkable. It’s a testament to their commitment and vision. The brothers are the most valuable assets that the founders granted to us, and we are all glad to witness the happening of this beautiful story.
We are proud to introduce our Financial Controller, Jessica, who brings a wealth of experience and value to our team. With over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, Jessica has a proven track record of managing complex budgets, streamlining financial processes, and leading financial teams. She has a deep understanding of financial principles and a keen eye for detail.
Jessica is not just a guardian of the company’s finances but also a strategic partner in our growth. Her expertise in financial planning, budget management, and cost control plays a crucial role in our financial health and sustainability. Her contributions and wholehearted applications to helping the company navigate through challenging financial periods were highly applauded and remembered.
Jessica holds an MBA and is a Certified Public Accountant. Her commitment to work and staying updated with the latest rules and regulations makes her an irreplaceable asset to our company. We are incredibly grateful for her invaluable contributions and are proud to have her as part of our team.
Cindy is a truly delightful person. She always has a smile on her face and is happiest when she can help others. After interacting with her one quickly considers her a close friend.
As an experienced Customer Service Manager with a proven track record, Cindy has successfully led the team to deliver exceptional customer experiences. With 25 years of experience, she knows how to handle any situation with the most effective manner and strategies. Her ability to build strong relationships, resolve issues promptly, and optimize service workflows has contributed to the success of the customer service team. As the first point of contact, Cindy serves as the role model in providing our customers with the best experiences.You could accurately say she is an expert at customer satisfaction.
Joanna, our esteemed Accounting Manager, whose dedication and expertise have been instrumental in shaping our financial operations. With a decade-long tenure within our company, Joanna has amassed invaluable experience in CSR, payroll, and accounting management. Her commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of her work, consistently delivering results and upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship.
Joanna‘s passion for her role drives the success of our organization, making her an invaluable asset to our team. We are privileged to have Joanna leading our financial endeavors with skill and integrity.
Debi is a skilled professional manager with over 25 years’ experience in Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Quality Control with proven abilities in all production operations including creating and maintaining HACCP, Food Safety, SQF, and Quality Programs. Since she joined us in Jun 2022, she had built a strong QA team to ensure the food safety of the company in a systematic and ever improving direction. Her roles and contributions in creating product specifications, handling customer complaint investigation, creating employee training and enforcing food safety regulations should also be applauded. As a dedicated QA Manager with a passion for food safety,
Debi brings a wealth of experience and commitment to ensuring the highest standards in our food production processes. Debi actively seeks ways to enhance our quality assurance systems. She also works closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of food safety. Knowing that staying informed about food safety regulations is crucial, Debi is the one who ensured that all our practices align with industry standards and legal requirements.
Lawrence is the Purchasing Manager with a distinctive approach rooted in collaboration and efficiency. His philosophy revolves around maintaining robust relationships with suppliers, emphasizing collaborative partnerships that enhance efficiency, swiftly address challenges, and cultivate long-term, mutually beneficial associations. Utilizing analytical tools and in-depth market research, Lawrence navigates the procurement landscape with data-driven precision, ensuring decisions align seamlessly with organizational goals. This strategic approach not only guarantees adaptability to dynamic market conditions but also sustains a competitive edge. Further more,
Lawrence’s leadership extends to fostering a collaborative environment within cross-functional teams, steering collective efforts toward achieving common objectives. Together, these principles form the cornerstone of his commitment to procurement excellence, driving success through strategic collaboration, informed decision-making, and cohesive teamwork.
Claudia joined The Produce Company with an established career of more than 20 years of fresh produce experience and 13 years of experience in the foodservice industry. Claudia’s career began in the Salinas Valley in the late eighties as part of the accounting department of a produce grower/packer/shipper. It was during this time that she fell in love with the fresh produce industry.
In 1993, she moved from the Salinas Valley back home. This is when she embarked on her sales career in the produce industry, which continues through to the present day. In 2012, Claudia added “restaurant owner” to her resume. Together with her husband Mike, they opened a full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant in Tracy, which is still successfully running to this day. Her passions for recipe development and baking, along with managing social media, have kept her actively involved in the restaurant.
Although the passions she has for the restaurant business are strong, the produce industry called her back in 2023. Claudia returned as the “produce specialist” at a broadline distributor she used for her restaurant, which is where she met Wayman and the rest of the team at The Produce Company.
And, as they say, the rest is history…
Claudia is a mother of twin daughters and one son. She loves spending her free time with her family, their three dogs, and two cats!
Calvin, with over 40 years of dedicated service, has been an integral part of our company’s growth. As one of the pioneers who worked closely with founders Jason and Rose, he played a pivotal role in establishing our strong foundation. His extensive knowledge of the produce industry and reputation as a living encyclopedia of the trade make him invaluable. Having worked in purchasing and operations across various branches of The Produce Company in Seattle, New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Tracy, Calvin brings unmatched expertise to The Produce Company. Each day, he ensures that we begin on the right foot.
Maria joined the company in the 1990’s and her remarkable tenure at the company spans over 30 years.She has contributed significantly across various departments, including production, warehouse, and quality assurance. Maria’s unwavering dedication consistently results in high-quality work. With her experience and versatility, Maria can always seamlessly transition to the positions we needed and consistently address the changing needs of the company. Her expertise extends to a wide range of cutting methods for our extensive product portfolio, and she has been instrumental in training our supervisors. Alongside Calvin, Maria stands as one of our most invaluable assets.
