Tom Brugato

Tom Brugato has extensive experience in the food distribution industry, currently serving as President of Pacific Coast Fruit Company since January 1993. Under Tom's leadership, the company has established itself as one of the largest independent produce and fresh food distributors in the Pacific Northwest, with facilities in Portland, OR, and Kent, WA, including a culinary kitchen for recipe development. Prior to this role, Tom was an Account Manager at Olmsted and Associates Food Broker from 1990 to 1993 and served as Advertising Coordinator at United Grocers Inc. from 1987 to 1990. Tom holds a degree from Oregon State University, earned between 1982 and 1986.