WHY BRANGEA?


Brand, \ˈbrand\

A noun meaning a category of products
that are all made by a particular company
and all have a particular name.

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Pangea, \pan-ˈjē-ə\

A supercontinent in early geologic time that incorporated almost all landmasses on Earth that broke apart to form the seven continents that exist today.

BRANGEA

The company that brings together all the elements of your brand –
Sales, Marketing and Advertising –
to make your products LEADERS in the market place.

Joel Garza, President and Chief Executive Officer, has extensive expertise and background in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. His experience is specifically in product development, merchandising, new business development, inventory control and category management.

Prior to starting Brangea, Joel worked for Walmart Stores Inc., in Bentonville, Arkansas, LaLa Foods Inc., in San Antonio, Texas and H.E. Butt Grocery Co., in San Antonio and Houston, Texas.

Joel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from St. Mary’s University, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Science in Operations Management degree from the University of Arkansas.

Jaime Garza, Sales & Marketing Director, has extensive expertise in sales, marketing and public relations.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, Jaime worked for FPO Marketing & Advertising, Second Shift L.L.C. and Obra Homes Inc. all in Houston, Texas.

Jaime holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and Management from St. Edward’s University.

David Cruz, Business Development Director, has extensive expertise in retail store operations, sales, marketing, merchandising, inventory management, brand management and procurement.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, David worked for Harvest Natural Market, Walmart – Supermercado de Walmart, H.E. Butt Grocery Co., and Randalls all in Houston, Texas.

Sonia Faciszewski, Business Development Director, has extensive expertise in sales, marketing and brand management.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, Sonia worked for ERC Companies in Bentonville, Arkansas and Tuck School of Business in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Sonia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Colorado College.

Viviana Verástegui, Information Technology and Analysis Director, has comprehensive experience in information technology, planning, analysis and decision support.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, Viviana worked for Airline Logistics LLC, Latin Specialties LLC and Momentum Engineering, LLC all in Houston, Texas.

Viviana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology from the University of Houston.

Cristi Cruz, Business Solutions Director, has an extensive background in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry including retail store management, marketing, advertising and merchandising.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, Cristi worked for H.E. Butt Grocery Co. in Houston, Texas, Reynolds & Reynolds in Miami, Florida and Philip Morris Management Corp., in New York, New York.

Cristi holds a Bachelor of Business degree in Accounting from the University of the Incarnate Word and a Master in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Joel Garza, President and Chief Executive Officer, has extensive expertise and background in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. His experience is specifically in product development, merchandising, new business development, inventory control and category management.

Prior to starting Brangea, Joel worked for Walmart Stores Inc., in Bentonville, Arkansas, LaLa Foods Inc., in San Antonio, Texas and H.E. Butt Grocery Co., in San Antonio and Houston, Texas.

Joel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from St. Mary’s University, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Science in Operations Management degree from the University of Arkansas.

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Jaime Garza, Sales & Marketing Director, has extensive expertise in sales, marketing and public relations.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, Jaime worked for FPO Marketing & Advertising, Second Shift L.L.C. and Obra Homes Inc. all in Houston, Texas.

Jaime holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and Management from St. Edward’s University.

David Cruz, Business Development Director, has extensive expertise in retail store operations, sales, marketing, merchandising, inventory management, brand management and procurement.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, David worked for Harvest Natural Market, Walmart – Supermercado de Walmart, H.E. Butt Grocery Co., and Randalls all in Houston, Texas.

Sonia Faciszewski, Business Development Director, has extensive expertise in sales, marketing and brand management.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, Sonia worked for ERC Companies in Bentonville, Arkansas and Tuck School of Business in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Sonia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Colorado College.

Viviana Verástegui, Information Technology and Analysis Director, has comprehensive experience in information technology, planning, analysis and decision support.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, Viviana worked for Airline Logistics LLC, Latin Specialties LLC and Momentum Engineering, LLC all in Houston, Texas.

Viviana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology from the University of Houston.

Cristi Cruz, Business Solutions Director, has an extensive background in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry including retail store management, marketing, advertising and merchandising.

Prior to joining the Brangea team, Cristi worked for H.E. Butt Grocery Co. in Houston, Texas, Reynolds & Reynolds in Miami, Florida and Philip Morris Management Corp., in New York, New York.

Cristi holds a Bachelor of Business degree in Accounting from the University of the Incarnate Word and a Master in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.