John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce
Omar Ford-Bey, MSBPI, currently serves as Controller at John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce since November 2019, where the mission involves making the business of food more engaging and exciting. Prior to this role, Omar held the position of Accounting Manager at Chester Water Authority from September 2013 to November 2019, overseeing all accounting functions and operations in the Finance Department and reporting directly to the CFO. Omar's career began as a General Ledger Accountant, focusing on the reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policy. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Business Process Innovation with a specialization in Accounting Information Systems from Widener University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Livingstone College.
John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce
Founded in 1919, John Vena Inc. is a fourth- generation family-owned-and-operated specialty produce importer, wholesaler, and distributor serving the Eastern Seaboard. We aim to make the business of food more interesting, exciting, and, ultimately, fun for our team, our customers, and our customers’ customers by combining a world-class product selection with a passion for food, innovation, and successful long-term partnerships. Serving clients across industries from foodservice to retail to meal kitting and processing, we offer a range of services including custom ripening, repacking, private label, and logistics. With 100 years in the fresh produce industry behind them, our team brings a wealth of expertise in specialty produce, produce handling, seasonality, culinary use, and more to the table. We’re not just a supplier, we’re a partner in quality! Learn more about our products and services by visiting: www.johnvenaproduce.com