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"Don Pedro" as he is known to his employees, started in the business as the young son -in-law of one of the founders and worked his way up, first as a salesman and later as sales and purchasing manager of the growing operation, which launched its own label, the "Marquesa" brand of packaged and canned foods, 30 years ago. Purchasing control in 1977, "don Pedro" continued the family tradition by bringing his two sons into the business. First came Pedro Martinez Jr. who started in 1975 and today is the president of the company Directing the sales and purchasing department. Second came Ramon Martinez who started in 1984 and today is the vice- president in charge of production and distribution. Together, the Martinez brothers are taking Jose Malgor into the future, acquiring new food distribution lines and expanding the frozen food business. They direct a sales force of more than 20 sales and merchandizing specialist, who reach nearly 800 retail chains, cash & carry outlets and independent grocers across Puerto Rico. |
