We
get
it
done.
Every
day.
Our Values
This goes beyond partnership.
When you combine over 50 years of quick-on-your-feet experience with a large and still growing footprint of distributors, growers, and purchasers, there’s no need, no pipeline problem we can’t solve. For us this isn’t a job, it’s a mission. And we do it better than anyone. So bring it on. We do whatever it takes.
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Count On Us
For five decades we’ve been building relationships through consistent and steady partnership. It’s how business should work.
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Clear & Honest
A huge part of our day-to-day operations involves talking. So we don’t mince words. We say what we mean and mean what we say.
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Strategic Thinkers
Our network and experience make us masters of the produce pipeline. We keep it flowing because we know it from every angle.
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We Lead The Way
From growing patterns and natural particulars to logistical data, we use deep-well knowledge to guide our decisions and solutions.
Our Team
Meet the folks who steer the ship.
For the last 12 years, David has played an active role in the buying and selling of fresh produce from coast-to-coast. As President and CEO, David works with the board and the executive management team to establish long and short-term goals, operating plans and strategic leadership. A University of Michigan grad, David currently lives in Chicago’s West Loop with his wife and daughter. Together, they enjoy traveling and enjoying Chicago’s fantastic restaurant scene.
Jeff brings a unique skill set to The Ruby Company including generating growth strategies and identifying ways to add value across our challenging supply chain. With a hand in just about every corner of the business, he provides invaluable strategic oversight. Jeff is a graduate from the University of Iowa and currently resides in a suburb of Chicago with his wife and three kids. Jeff enjoys spending time with the fam, working out, learning from weird and unique podcasts.
Josh comes to The Ruby Company with significant experience in the foodservice industry including consulting, agency, global manufacturing, and broadline distribution. At Ruby, Josh is responsible for corporate strategy formulation and execution across various sectors of the business, forming new business and strategic partnerships, corporate marketing, business development and operations. Josh graduated from the Eli Broad School of Business at Michigan State University and lives in Chicago's West Loop with his girlfriend and their dog. In his free time, Josh enjoys working out, dining out, craft cocktails, and traveling the globe.
After nine years with the business, Mike has his finger on The Ruby Company pulse. Today Mike focuses on developing strategic partnerships with packing sheds, growers, and shippers. Mike ensures that we have the best quality produce to ship and that we can support our customers’ needs every day, with every order. Mike also plays a vital role in the sales and operations of our Sweet Mama Watermelons. A graduate of Concordia University with degrees in management and marketing, he now lives with his wife and daughter in a suburb of Chicago.
Adam manages value-added services and customized vendor and distributor partnerships. Not content to simply stare at a computer screen, he also puts his 15 years with the business to work, maintaining a key sales position focused on selling potatoes, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, melons, and international veg. A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Agri-Business, focusing on finance, Adam lives in Chicago with his wife and his daughter. An avid golfer, he enjoys traveling the country in search of the next best course.