About Us

Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) represents over 400 companies throughout the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain, and educates, advocates, promotes and represents the $13 billion in fresh produce that is either grown in Texas or considers Texas its first point of arrival for domestic distribution. TIPA’s member companies include: growers, shippers, importers, distributors, material and service providers.

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Who Belongs to TIPA

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Board of Directors

Each year, a 17-19 member board of directors is elected by the association’s membership. The board is comprised of members from varying geographic areas in Texas; as well as, members from each of the different membership categories. The board’s primary responsibility is to establish priorities and goals for the association.

  • Bret Erickson
    Chair
    Bret Erickson
    Little Bear Produce
    Mark Santos
    Vice Chair
    Mark Santos
    Santos International
    Mayra Vazquez
    Secretary
    Mayra Vazquez
    Latin Specialties
    Jacquie Ediger
    Treasurer
    Jaquie Ediger
    Pro Citrus Network
    Executive Committee Chair
    Tommy Wilkins
    Horton Fruit Company
    President & CEO
    Dante Galeazzi
    Texas Int’l Produce Assn.

Meet Our Team

Dante Galeazzi
President & CEO
Lilly Garcia
Lilly Garcia
Office Manager
Hector Garza
Hector Garza
Director of Industry Relations
Jed Murray
Jed Murray
Director of Government Relations
Nicole Southwell
Nicci Southwell
Membership & Finance Coordinator
petey garza
Petey Garza
Marketing Order Administration Coordinator