Mr. Watson worked in Sierra Leone for fourteen years in agriculture and mining and was instrumental in improving CSR standards in those sectors. He secured over $15MM in investment in the country through Tiffany & Co., as well as funding community projects. In 2016, Mr. Watson co-founded Sierra Agra Inc., the sole multi-fruit organic processing and export enterprise in West Africa. As a Member, he serves as CEO of SAUSA and on the SAUSA Board of Managers.

Mr. Gorman has over 45 years of experience in commercial banking and finance, natural resource and agriculture. He holds a degree in Finance from The University of Texas. In December 2016, Mr. Gorman co-founded Sierra Agra Inc. with Mr. Watson. He serves as CFO on the SAUSA Board of Managers and is a Member.

Mr. Concari is the Managing Director of Tropical Food Machinery s.r.l., (“TFM”) based in Busseto, Italy he is the sole supplier and advisor of the processing equipment for the SAUSA Fowler plant. Mr. Concari holds a Member interest in and has a Service Agreement with SAUSA. He also serves as a Board Manager of SAUSA.

Mr. Revenaugh worked in the New York City restaurant industry for over 11 years. His experience includes management of restaurant administration, logistics, operations and human resources for Estiatorio Milos and The Tao Group. He is a graduate of St. John’s University and holds a California Real Estate licence.

Mr. Benavides is a 9 year veteran in the Juice Processing industry with 10 years of Analytical Chemistry experience. His background is in Food Lab Management with extensive knowledge of quality control, food recall, traceability, audit readiness with the FDA, food safety and sanitation. He holds a BA Degree from University of Redlands.

Mr. Apprendi is a retired investment banker and is a private investor with prior experience in ownership of social impact commercial ventures in Sierra Leone. Mr. Apprendi invested founder’s equity into Sierra Agra Inc. He is a SAUSA Member and will serve on the Board of Managers.

Mr. Brandt is owner of Wayne Brandt Ranches in Reedley, CA and is a SAUSA Member, Board Manager and preferred supplier to the enterprise.

Mr. Dwelle is the owner of Speedy Enterprises and other Visalia and Central Valley businesses including The Cellar Door in Visalia, CA. His partnership is a SAUSA Member and he is a Board Member.

Mr. Hansen is the co-owner of Hansen Ranches in Corcoran, CA. Phil serves on numerous boards including the Tulare Lake Water storage district and Chairman of the California Cotton Growers Association. His LLC is a SAUSA Member and he is a Board Member.

Mr. Bennett is co-CEO of GAR Bennett and is a SAUSA Member and Board Manager. He holds BA and MBA degrees from UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly State, respectfully. Prior to assuming the role of Chairman and CEO of Bennett Water Systems for ten years, he spent eleven years as CFO in the Construction and Healthcare sectors.

Mr. Glück is an American Welding Society, (AWS) D1.1 , Structural, D17.1 Aerospace, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, (ASME) B31.3 Chapter IX and New York City Dept of Buildings Certified Stainless, Titanium and Mild Steel Welder in the 6G positions. He is also a graduate of the American Society of Non Destructive Testing (ASNT) Level I and II Centralized Training Program. Mr. Glück has performed large scale stainless welding for global food service and pharma companies to include Procter and Gamble, Abbott, Dannon, ConAgra and Agrana Fruit USA. He will be advising the SAUSA board in matters of coordinating FDA, USDA and 3A compliance, implementation of best weld practices and procedures, and QC assurance of work performed in SAUSA facilities and by authorized subcontractors domestically and abroad.

Mr. Thrift is a partner in DeBruin & Thrift Accountancy Group, Inc. in San Diego. In his capacity, he will serve as an advisor to the Board of Managers of SAUSA and oversee his firm’s role in the monthly preparation of financial and management reports, prepare and issue periodic financial reporting and annual reviews and financial administration.

Mr. Hyde is the owner of Hyde Commercial Real Estate, a Visalia, CA, based firm. Mr. Hyde has been instrumental in the research, identification, lease and tenant improvement negotiation of the SAUSA Fowler facility. Mr. Hyde will serve as the real estate/construction advisor to the Board and is a SAUSA Member.

Mr. Reed is the owner of Packline Technologies, Inc., SAUSA’s landlord and will be a SAUSA Member. He will be an engineering/marketing advisor to the Board.

Mr. Greenberg is a 30-year veteran of the international processed fruit and related products sector, and CEO of New York-based IngredienTrade and the Indonesia-based PT Fruit-ING. He offers his experience in assisting in the security of supply, securing and complying with Fair Trade and Organic audits and certification in West Africa and should be one of SAUSA’s primary product off-takers and an advisor to the Board.