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Fernando Tellez National Sales Account Manager Veg Fresh Farms Corona, CA Background: I am a first generation U.S. citizen, born and raised in Mission Viejo, CA. I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a BA in Business Manage- ment. I worked full-time in the produce department at Pavilions while being a full-time student. After graduating and applying to different industries, I realized my career was in front of me the entire time. I decided to switch my focus and began to search within the produce industry. I came across Veg Fresh Farms in 2019 and have been a part of this amazing company ever since. FPFC Connection: My first exposure to the FPFC was at the Anaheim Expo while working at Pavilions. I experienced firsthand what the produce industry has to offer. It’s not just about fruits and vegetables but how the industry can further progress in this ever-changing climate. I first heard about the Apprentice Program through Mark Widder, one of the partners of Veg Fresh Farms. He highly encouraged me to apply as it would help me grow within the industry. Not only do I believe this program will help me grow within the industry but as a person as well. Fun Fact: I have always had a passion for cars, specifically ‘90s era Japanese imports. I routinely attend car shows and casually window shop for cars daily. I hope to one day own a garage where I can store imported vehicles that were never offered in the U.S. 19 3 A 2 p 0 2 p f o r s e s a l n t i c e C