Ricky Castro
Chairman
Experienced and significant business relationships in Puerto Rico. From 1988 to 1992 he became Vice President
of HATO REY DISTRIBUTORS, 1992 to 1997 he was the Senior Account Executive of INGRAM ENTERTAINMENT. With
his performance in this company, he increased sales by 600% in Florida and Puerto Rico. In 1994, he was
recognized as one of the three most important account executives in the nation. In 1995, he won the Account
Executive of the Year Award. From 1997 to 1998, he became Director of Sales and Marketing at BLOCKBUSTER
VIDEO COMPANY. During this period, his performance was nationally recognized and earned the Marketing,
President, and Store Awards. In 1998, he inherited the family business CASTRO CASH & CARRY, INC. he expanded
the business with annual sales of $12 million. This company has been chosen for the last four consecutive
years as one of the 400 most outstanding companies by CARIBBEAN BUSINESS.
Recognized by the Puerto Rico Chamber of Food Marketing and Distribution with the Wholesale of the Year
Award in 2002 and 2008. In addition, he received the same award in 2007 from the Puerto Rico Retail
Association.