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Markon inspectors are an invaluable part of what we do here at Markon. Our full-time inspection staff literally walks the fields of our growers six days a week to ensure what you receive is what you expect. They check product quality, size and weight specifications, growing conditions, weather patterns, worker welfare, and overall sanitation. They visit cold rooms to inspect post-harvest storage temperatures, processing plants to review critical-control points, and shipping facilities to oversee loading. They are your eyes and ears, or rather, Boots in the Field®.

Put yourself in our shoes – walk the fields with a Markon inspector and see how only the finest quality is packed into your Markon First Crop® and Ready-Set-Serve® orders.

Meet Our Markon Inspectors

John Galvez

Quality Assurance Director

John Galvez, Markon’s Quality Assurance Director, has been with the company for over 20 years. He has developed strong relationships with Markon growers and their staff, ensuring that the 5-Star Food Safety® Program standards are upheld and that the finest quality is packed in Markon First Crop and Ready-Set-Serve cartons. Because of his extensive knowledge of Markon products, John also conducts many field tours for member customers and foodservice operators that visit the various growing regions. Like all Markon inspectors, John lives part of the year in the Salinas, California area, then moves with the harvest to Huron, California, and finally down to Yuma, Arizona. In his personal life, John is an accomplished musician that enjoys playing his guitar and spending time with his wife and two children.

Jose Tinajero

Inspector
As part of the third generation in his family to work in agriculture, you could say Jose Tinajero has the produce business in his blood. He’s personally been working in the industry for over ten years, starting in the production end, then quickly moving into food safety and harvest management. When not inspecting fields and facilities, Jose enjoys taking road trips and golfing.

Carlos Gallardo

Inspector

Carlos Gallardo is native to Salinas, California. He brings a strong work ethic, motivation, and a collaborative mindset, with experience working in agriculture where he developed a reputation as a reliable and supportive team player. Carlos is a second-generation college student preparing to graduate from Hartnell College and has successfully balanced school, work, and personal growth along the way. He is known for being easy to work with, dependable, and always willing to help others. Outside of work, Carlos enjoys slow mornings with good coffee and is a huge soccer fan, both playing and watching the sport. A fun fact—he spent years dancing Hispanic folklorico before transitioning into coaching a youth soccer team.

sunnie arreola

Inspector

Native to Salinas, Sunnie Arreola comes from a close-knit family of six. He enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. Prior to joining Markon, Sunnie worked as a Project Manager with Intents Emergency Services, where he supported the construction of firefighter camps and strengthened his coordination and leadership skills. Sunnie has traveled extensively across the U.S. and enjoys competitive sports, running, and watching football—especially cheering on the San Francisco 49ers. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his dog, Moose, a Husky/Lab mix.