Meet Our Team

Al Finch is a citrus industry veteran with more than 23 years of experience. Today, he oversees both domestic and gift fruit sales teams. Al works closely with our customers and personally calls on our national accounts. He is a Past President of the Southeast Produce Council, a graduate of the United Fresh Leadership Program (class 12) and is currently affiliated with several Florida citrus associations. Al is a native Floridian and a graduate of Stetson University.

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.

Andy is a native Floridian and comes from a third generation of family farming that specializes in growing citrus. He has been affiliated with Florida Classic Growers for two years as a Sales Coordinator and has been with Statewide Harvesting for five years. He is responsible for coordinating between both packing facilities to ensure sales orders are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner. Andy also handles our in-state sales.

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 joined the Florida Classic team at the beginning of our 2007 season. Previously, he spent 19 years on the produce retail side before moving to the produce supply side of the industry. With over 15 years of experience, Todd brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of produce sourcing, warehousing, transportation and sales. Todd currently is the Director of Fundraising and Gift Fruit Operations.

Ann began her career in the gift fruit industry in 1988 with G & S Packing, Inc. Two years later, Ann implemented a call center to better serve their wholesale customers. In 2009, Ann joined Florida Classic growers and currently serves as the Gift Fruit Manager, overseeing the call center operations for us. Ann has over 25 years of experience in the Florida gift fruit industry.