Meet Our Team

Darrell has worked in the produce industry for nearly 30 years. He currently handles sales for an extensive customer base including various retail and club store formats as well as established wholesale accounts. Prior to Florida Classic, Darrell was the Sales Manager at Haines City Citrus Growers Association. He is a native Floridian and a graduate of the University of Florida.

Justin has worked in and around the Central Florida agricultural community since he was a toddler. Graduating with a BS/MBA from the Florida State University, he went to work in the family citrus business and soon returned to Florida Southern College for an intensive program in Citrus. He is well versed in retail, wholesale, foodservice, and related segments of the fresh fruit industry. He is a seventh generation Floridian.

Derek brings over 14 years of experience in the produce industry with the last 7 being in Florida Citrus.  In addition to his work experience, Rodgers has been connected to Florida Citrus his entire life through his family’s involvement in the industry. Rodgers graduated from Webber International University Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Marketing.

Keri has worked in the citrus industry for 22 years. Currently, she serves as our Sales Accounting Manager and is responsible for overseeing all the harvested citrus as well as invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other general accounting functions.

Todd oversees the Fund Raising and Gift Fruit Operations. He has spent 40 years in the produce industry working in retail, purchasing, warehousing, transportation, and sales. He has worked for Florida Classic for 14 years.

Ciera oversees the data maintenance, direct marketing, and order processing for over 25 Gift Fruit companies. Ciera’s cheerful attitude and problem solving ability have made her a valuable asset in her 3-year tenure.  

Gina supervises the Call Center staff, where up to 60 phone operators answer and input orders for more than 15 companies. Gina’s dedication, hard work, and determination over the last 11 years has helped shape our gift fruit division.

Cathy ensures that the daily needs of all the wholesale companies that we represent are met in a professional and timely manner. Cathy’s experience, dedication, and love of her job have blessed our gift fruit division for 12 years.