Management

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Gail Starratt,

President, Founder & Owner

Gail has over 30 years of experience in the produce industry, working as a grower, packer, shipper, sales agent, broker, as well as contractor. Thomas Produce, Scotlynn Sweet Pac Growers, Cabbage Inc and Williams Farms are some of the many farms that Gail worked with throughout her extensive and diverse career. In 2012, Gail joined the Florida Association of Food Banks to pursue her lifelong passion to help her neighbors in need. Her experience working with the nation’s largest hunger relief network inspired her to develop this innovative system. Gail has also worked with many large chains, including Walmart, H-E-B, Kroger, Wegmans, and Publix.

Since 2012, Gail has been worked to alleviate hunger nationwide moving over 250 million pounds of fresh produce to non-profit organizations.

Gail@FarmersChoiceUSA.com

1(833) 4VEGGIE Ext. 6 (1-833-483-4443)

1(833) FC-TRUCK Ext. 4 (1-833-328-7825)

Emily Starratt,

Operations manager

Emily Starratt was born and raised in Wauchula, Florida. She received her Associate of Arts degree in May 2014 from South Florida State College in Avon Park. Emily also studied at the University of Florida in Gainesville majoring in Food and Resource Economics, specializing in Marketing and Management. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Florida in May 2016. Currently Emily lives and works in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Emily@FarmersChoiceUSA.com

1(833) 4VEGGIE Ext. 4 (1-833-483-4443)

1(833) FC-TRUCK Ext. 3 (1-833-328-7825)

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Amy Hornack,

Accounting Consultant

Amy is a Senior Manager in the State Tax Controversy group for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. where she focuses on multi-state income tax audit matters.  Prior to joining Walmart, Amy served as a consultant in the Florida State and Local Tax practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers.  Amy has over 10 years of experience in the state and local tax area concentrating on corporate income and franchise tax matters, as well as multi-state partnership tax, and employment and property tax matters.  She has also been actively involved in compliance, restructuring, provision review, and multi-state consulting and controversy projects involving a wide array of industries including financial services, retail and food services, professional sports and homebuilding/construction.

Amy is a graduate of The Florida State University, where she earned both a Masters of Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance.  She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in the State of Florida and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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Zach McGee,

Communications Consultant

 Zach’s professional background ranges from running a small business to communications positions in nonprofit, small business, agency and local government. The Louisiana native was raised in Tallahassee, FL and attended Tallahassee Community College, Florida State University and the University of North Florida earning a bachelor's degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. Zach has experience working with Florida’s agriculture industry as Communications Director for the Florida Association of Food Banks’ Farmers Feeding Florida program.


SALES

Jessica silva,

produce procurement

Jessica is a graduate of South Florida State College. She earned her Associate’s Degree and is currently attending Florida International University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Jessica currently works and resides in Port Charlotte, FL.

Jessica@FarmersChoiceUSA.com

1(833) 4VEGGIE Ext. 2 (1-833-483-4443)

 

Logistics

Sara Skitka,

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Sara attended South Florida State College, she grew up in the produce industry and has extensive experience in packing house and quality control. She currently works & resides in Wauchula, FL with her three children.

Sara@FarmersChoiceLogistics.com

1(833) FCTRUCK Ext. 1 (1-833-328-7825)

Jackson Starratt

LogisticS COORDINATOR

Jackson graduated from the Universal Technical Institute, with a degree in Marine Mechanics. He is attending South Florida State College to pursue a degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Jackson currently works and resides in Wauchula, FL.

Jackson@FarmersChoiceLogistics.com

1(833)FC-TRUCK Ext. 2 (1-833-328-7825)