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.

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

Meet Our Team

Dante Galeazzi
Dante Galeazzi
President & CEO
Lilly Garcia
Lilly Garcia
Office Manager
Hector Garza
Hector Garza
Director of Industry Relations
Sabrina Fisher
Sabrina Fisher
Director of Marketing & Communications
Jed Murray
Jed Murray
Director of Government Relations
Nicole Southwell
Nicci Southwell
Membership & Finance Coordinator
Shelly Galeazzi
Shelly Galeazzi
Administrative Assistant