Jerry Brown, Sr. (1922-1995),
the founder of
FFP, had a vision with agriculture as its core. Taking advantage
of the opportunities Florida agriculture had to offer, Brown Sr.
built
a lasting foundation for his sons, Jerry
and Tom, to expand.
The brothers are fourth-generation Florida natives, and are thoroughly
familiar with the region. Jerry has a BS in Food and Resource Economics
from the University of Florida and Tom is a graduate of Florida State
University with a
BS in Finance.
Jerry, President/Owner of Florida
Food Products, has been successful in growing the business from a
local
citrus processor
to an international
supplier of food and cosmetic ingredients. He is on the Board of Directors Florida Hospital Waterman,and serves as President of the Lake Eustis Foundation. He is a member of International
Food Technologists, International Warehouse Logistics Association,
and the American Filtration
Association.
Tom, Vice-President/Owner Florida Food Products, Inc., has 20 years
experience in food, cosmetic, nutraceutical and agricultural ingredient
marketing and sales promotion both in US and international markets,
and is a member of the International Food Technologists, Society of
Cosmetic Chemists and serves on the Board of Directors of the International
Aloe Science Council.
Charlie Hamrick, Vice President,
is a 40-year veteran instrumental in plant construction and process
design. Thank you Charlie.
Carolyn Conant (37 yrs) has been satisfying shipping and receiving
requirements with care. Thank you Carolyn.
Pete English (36 yrs) Equipment Operator, Pete operates all major pieces of equipment with care. Thank you Pete.
Keith Burt (19 yrs) Production Manager, Thank You Keith.
Hank Bodden (15 yrs) Product Manager, Thank You Hank.
Millie Fattibene (11 yrs) Marketing Coordinator, Thank You Millie.
Charlie Myers, Jr. (10 yrs) Equipment Operator, Thank You Charlie.
Billy Chavis (34 yrs) Ret., managed
plant, vehicle, and grove care equipment under high stress seasonal
requirements.
Thank you Billy.
Wille Sager (38 yrs) Dec., Grove care Forman, Eustis native and civic leader. Thank you Willie
Frank Roach (36 yrs) Ret., feed mill, plant manager, and scheduling
coordinator. Thank you Frank.
Ray Gatch (36 yrs) Dec., farm and
grove care manager for Florida and the Caribbean. Thank you Ray.
