Gael Lara Perez

Gael Lara Perez currently serves as the Corporate Sanitation Director at Church Brothers Farms since September 2022, and holds the position of West Coast Sanitation Manager at DOLE Fresh Vegetables, where involvement dates back to March 2003. Additional experience includes roles as a Chemical Engineer and Sanitation Supervisor at Dole Food Company from August 2014, with previous positions including Sanitation Specialists Manager at Sanitation Specialists, Inc., and Production Supervisor at Dole Food Company. Gael has a strong educational background in food safety and sanitation, obtaining various certifications and degrees from institutions such as Vittal KupanBangalore, Commercial Food Sanitation Institute, and ECOLAB University, among others. Gael is also a member of the United Fresh Food Safety Community, contributing to expertise in managing sanitation programs that ensure compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.