Originally, from Belle Glade, Florida, Ralph grew up in the fresh produce industry in his families’ dry vegetable and transportation company. His professional career began in fresh sales with Pioneer Growers Coop in 2000. Ralph has been with Duda Farm Fresh Foods since 2003 and held various positions covering the entire supply chain such as transportation, procurement, grower relations, retail support, operations, category advising and development, sales technology, as well as produce traceability. Currently he works and lives in Salinas, California as Director of Analytics and Business Processes. He has been happily married to his wife Nichole for 15 years, enjoys playing golf and cheering for his College Football favorite, the Florida Gators.