Leadership Team

Garry Green, CEO

Garry leads Seawind Foods with over 20 years’ executive leadership in sales, marketing, customer service, supply chain logistics, manufacturing and quality systems.
Garry’s specialties include strategic planning and execution, branding, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and most importantly, fostering an internal culture of unparalleled customer service.

Before Seawind, he held many positions in the imaging and technology space. With a high-level of energy and performance, Garry’s experience includes direct account responsibility, head of sales and marketing and president.

Garry enjoys the role of brand ambassador, having appeared on NBC’s Today Show as well as KTLA technology news and has been featured in several radio, newspaper and Internet segments. He has a knack for taking an idea from conception to finished product, with national recognition.

Contact Garry

Garry Green
President & CEO
949-541-1417
[email protected]

Julie Swink, Vice President Sales

Julie joins Seawind Foods with 17 years experience in sales and executive management.

An entrepreneurial and results-focused executive, Julie has a keen ability of capturing market-share by demonstrating a deep product knowledge and conveying meaningful value to her customers and key decision makers. Her professional mantra is to do what you say you will do, always!

She is known for her proven ability to lead/manage a profit-driven sales culture while continually reiterating an established reputation for quality, satisfaction and results.

Contact Julie

Julie Swink
Vice President, Sales
949-481-2324
[email protected]

Candice Marshall, CMO

Candice oversees marketing strategy and operations for Seawind Foods.

Career Highlights

• Served as CMO for MarcoPolo Learning and My Gene Counsel, as well as Interim CMO for Edison Partners portfolio companies.
• Global Managing Director at Ogilvy Worldwide.
• Prior roles in management consulting with Bain, GrowthPlatforms, FutureBrands, Marketing Corp of America.

Life Outside Work

• New Yorker excited to live in San Diego
• Food, wine and art enthusiast; martial arts.
• Married, mother to 2 energetic boys.

Education

• MBA, Columbia Business School
• BA, Dartmouth College

Anthony Castellano, Controller

Anthony Castellano is a Controller for Seawind Foods. As a results driven hands on Senior Financial Executive with more than 25 years of experience, Anthony has extensive expertise directing corporate finance in all areas of the business life cycle, including all phases of finance, operations, and business management with an emphasis on budgeting, forecasting, operating and strategic planning.

With meticulous attention to detail in developing corporate business plans, Anthony is recognized by clients and colleagues as a consummate verbal and written communicator. Anthony attains high standards and continually achieves managerial and financial excellence.

Contact Anthony
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Casey Flores, Purchasing Manager

Casey Flores is an experienced communicator, organizer, and manager working alongside the Seawind team since 2015. Her knowledge in purchasing is a natural fit that has allowed her to use her expertise to anticipate supplier chain partner and buyer needs. In so doing, she is adept at maintaining inventory levels and building strong, lasting relationships with suppliers and buyers.

Katelyn Graham, Marketing Associate

As a Marketing Associate, Katelyn Graham utilizes her data-driven approach, cross-industry experience, and creativity to help execute successful marketing campaigns. Katelyn is a collaborative team player, adept at optimizing marketing strategies for a strong online presence, driving brand awareness and growth. With over 7 years of experience in marketing and a passion for health and wellness, Katelyn is excited to be a part of the Seawind Foods team.

Katelyn graduated from Christian Brothers University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Contact Katelyn:

Katelyn Graham
Marketing Associate
949-542-6982
[email protected]

Sandra Maring, Quality Assurance and Supplier Management

Quality and Food Safety are at the forefront of Sandra’s daily activities. She joined Seawind in 2014 and is passionate about working with suppliers and customers to ensure that all documentation is in place and that the finished product meets Seawind’s stringent criteria for quality. She is certified PCQI and FSVP trained for quality.

Throughout her career, Sandra has held several sales and customer service roles; she works hard to earn the customers’ business, every day.

Carey Zhao, Quality Assurance, China

Carey’s focus is on Supplier Quality, Food Safety, Auditing, and Training. Based in China, he joined Seawind in 2017 and is instrumental in ensuring Seawind’s processing partners are meeting the stringent quality standards set by Seawind. He holds a degree in Food Science and Engineering and is a certified Food Safety Auditor and PCQI.

Before joining Seawind, Carey held several roles in vegetable processing companies throughout China. He is an integral team member for Seawind, committed to continually improving quality standards throughout Seawind’s supply chain.

Grace Abbott, Account Executive

As an Account Executive, Grace Abbott is responsible for sales and account development across the US. With over 6 years of food ingredient sales experience, Grace’s depth of food industry knowledge is advantageous to her customers on a daily basis. Grace understands the value of communication and accountability when serving her customers’ needs as she helps them achieve success.

Grace graduated with a Masters in Food Science from Clemson University, specializing in product development.

Contact Grace:

Grace Abbott, M.S.
Account Executive
949-541-1417
[email protected]

Lauren Tickey, Sales Assistant

As a Sales Assistant, Lauren Tickey is responsible for supporting the Sales team while serving as a liaison for Sales with Purchasing and Operations. She collaborates with the Seawind team to further company initiatives, assist with on-boarding new products, and complete Sales/Business Development related projects. With over 6 years of Sales Support experience, Lauren thrives in dynamic environments where effective communication, relationship development skills, and adaptability are critical.

Contact Lauren:

Lauren Tickey
Sales Assistant
Cell: 949-933-4594
Tel: 949-542-8332

Elisa Guzik, Customer Service

Elisa is a customer advocate guiding her team to be liaisons between sales, purchasing and the warehouse making sure that customer requests are quickly handled and products are delivered on time.

Customer service is innate in Elisa. She has held various customer service roles for over 10 years and works hard, every day, to ensure customer satisfaction is achieved.

Kimberly Keksi, Customer Service

As a Customer Service Representative, Kimberly Keksi is responsible for being the liaison between sales, purchasing, and the warehouse to ensure that customer requests are quickly handled.  As a collaborative team player with years of customer service experience, Kimberly is highly responsive to customers’ needs while being a strong believer in the power of positive thinking in the workplace.

Contact Kimberly:

Kimberly Keksi
Customer Service Representative
Tel: 949-542-8382