The Muranaka Farm, Inc., management team.

Muranaka Farm has assembled a diverse management team consisting of highly accomplished individuals in a range of areas, including production, sales and strategic thinking. They bring experience and best business practices from a range of industries in addition to farming. Our company culture encourages a free exchange of ideas in order to continue to meet the needs of our customers for the long term.

Greg Emi, President and CEO
Greg Emi joined Muranaka Farm in 1996 and currently is its President and CEO. Mr. Emi oversees day-to-day operations. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Emi was a business and tax attorney for more than seven years. While employed at a major downtown Los Angeles law firm, he advised clients regarding corporate, real estate, employment and tax matters. He is the nephew of Harry and Roy Muranaka and grandson to founders, Minoru and Matsue Muranaka.

Leonard Cole, Vice President of Marketing and Sales
Len Cole joined the company in 1996. His responsibilities include ensuring Muranaka Farm's dominant market position and favorable customer perception within the produce industry. Mr. Cole brings over 18 years of produce sales and marketing experience to the company. Prior to joining Muranaka Farm, Len held direct sales and management positions with two large California grower-shipper companies.

Chiaki Harami, Chief Financial Officer
Chiaki Harami is responsible for the accounting, finances and taxes of the company, as well as assisting operational reviews. Chiaki Harami has over twenty years experience in accounting, finance and systems control. He became a CPA while working eight years at an international public accounting firm, currently know as Deloitte & Touche LLP. He then worked at several well known companies as CFO, VP Finance or Corporate Controller before joining Muranaka Farm in 1996.

Matt Gillio, General Manager of
Moorpark Site
Matt Gillio joined the company in 1993 as Production Manager. Today his responsibilities include all aspects of production, including procuring land, land prep, planting, growing, harvesting, packing and distribution. Prior to joining Muranaka Farm, Matt worked on his family's farm in Hollister, California starting at the age of seven years old.

Luis Salazar, Mexican Operations Manager
Based in Mexicali, Mexico, Luis Salazar oversees our Mexican food safety compliance, development, financial budgeting and control, production planning and forecasting, logistic and customs procedures and quality. Luis left the company in the late 80s to develop his expertise in agricultural trade and financing at Banco Nacional de Mexico. He rejoined the company in 1999.

Frank Orosco, Operations Manager of Moorpark Site
Frank Orosco joined the Muranaka Farm team in 2002. His focus includes growing, harvesting, packing and labor relations. Before joining Muranaka Farm, Frank spent 11 years with Western Farm Services, where his primary responsibility was to manage and implement fertilization and plant protection programs throughout Ventura County.

Charles Muranaka, Purchasing Manager
Charles Muranaka is responsible for the ordering and inventory control of all produce packaging and shipping materials. Since joining the company in 2003, his focus has included close monitoring of carton performance, presentation, pricing, design, and palletization, as well as coordination with the sales/marketing department in new product and package development. Charles is the son of Roy Muranaka.

Harry Muranaka, Co-owner
Harry Muranaka has been the co-owner operator of Muranaka Farm since January 1966. He was the COO from 1979 to 1988 and the CEO from 1988 to 2005. During this time, Harry has overseen consistent growth driven by Muranaka Farm's success in winning the business of southern California's supermarket chain stores, as well as major national and Canadian produce wholesalers. Harry's current involvement is in an advisory role to the management team.

Roy Muranaka, Co-owner
Roy Muranaka, co-owner operator of Muranaka Farm since 1964, is a major contributor to the growth of the business. He has overseen production, harvesting, processing and shipping along with research and development. His extensive knowledge of all aspects of repair and maintenance pertaining to farm operations coupled with his ability to conceptualize, engineer and execute mechanical and electric systems has been critical to our success. Roy remains a valued advisor to the management team.