Patrick Ortiz

Patrick Ortiz is an experienced operations and account management professional with a diverse background in the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as a Distribution Account Manager at Vital Farms since September 2022, Patrick previously held key positions including Area Director and Regional Manager at REEF, where responsibilities encompassed multi-unit operations and brand launches. Prior roles include Director of Operations at Culina Yogurt, overseeing business operations and KPIs for a rapidly growing plant-based yogurt company, and Channel Account Manager at UNFI, managing supplier relations and promotional initiatives. Patrick co-founded Simply Fit Meals, expanding the retail concept significantly, and has held managerial positions at Chipotle Mexican Grill and L'Auberge Lake Charles, where extensive training and operational management were essential. Patrick holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Houston.