Our Team
Meet The Team
and consistently providing a fairly priced product of the highest quality.
As President and CEO, Bob leads Transpacific Food with integrity, innovation, and consistency. He stands out as an industry expert, thanks to his vision for developing strong relationships and understanding what it takes to offer an exceptional berry product. Bob’s expertise was honed during his years studying agriculture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and from over 30 years of experience in managing farms on the west coast and interacting with farmers and educators globally. His time in the field gave Bob a familiarity with sustainable farming practices and the knowledge necessary to integrate the different vertical phases of the berry business.
Bob Underwood
President/CEO
Jon joined the Transpacific team in February 2024, bringing over 30 years of accounting and finance experience, including 17 years in the food and beverage industry. A Chicago native, he holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago and previously served as an Army mechanic. Since 2002, Jon has lived in the Pacific Northwest, enjoying camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and wine tasting in his free time.
Jon Sequeira
Controller
Before joining Transpacific Food, Michelle spent 20 years in higher education and is very familiar with staff training and recruitment, with specialized experience in developing company culture, conflict resolution, and strong interpersonal skills. After years of supporting her husband, Bob, in the business, Michelle stepped into the role of Human Resources Director in 2017. Two years later, she expanded her responsibilities in her role as Marketing Manager. A firm believer in “business is about the people,” Michelle works hard to develop a culture where employees feel valued, respected, and part of something bigger than themselves.
Michelle Underwood
HR Director and Marketing Manager
Meredith has been “grown” in the berry business and has learned from some of the most talented and experienced people in the industry. She has been a part of the sales team since 2012 and in her current role as Sales Manager, she firmly believes business is about creating relationships, which provide opportunities to build strong partnerships, not just sales. She formed some of her favorite memories while growing up on a berry farm. From riding around with her dad, picking and sorting berries, working in the processing plant, and managing the U-Pick stand, it’s safe to say that berries are in her blood.
Meredith Underwood
Sales Manager
Scott joined the Transpacific team in 2019. He spent 20 years working in food production as a pastry chef, professor of food science and food safety, and top-quality assurance leadership positions in processing facilities. Scoot now enjoys using his passion for science, food, management, and teaching to create a methodical approach to QA, all while training and inspiring those he leads. Scott’s philosophy focuses upon teamwork, precision, efficiency, and simplicity in execution. His method of quality assurance structure and application has been adopted and implemented by several companies throughout the United States.
Scott Mallett
Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Adam grew up in the Pacific Northwest and as one might expect enjoys fishing and golfing as some of his favorite pastimes. After pursuing a degree in Computer Science, he went on to pursue a career in food manufacturing and hasn’t looked back. He stepped into his role as Production Manager in February of 2023 and has done a stellar job in taking our production to the next level. Adam has a very mechanical mindset and brings with him a wide range of experience from both the dairy and food manufacturing industries. His strong supervisory and management skill set has suited him well in his role at Transpacific.
Adam Stutsman
Production Manager
Raquel joined the Transpacific team in 2022. She has established herself as a trusted leader in the field and is dedicatied to staying at the forefront of industry standards. Her extensive certifications include SQF Practitioner, PCQI Certified, FDQI Certified, as well as an Environmental Monitoring Certification from ISO certified Eurofins. Known for strong leadership skills and the ability to thrive under pressure, Raquel drives continuous improvement and results. She is a natural team player and built strong relationships with her colleagues. In her free time, Raquel loves to cook, go on vacation and spend time with her family.
Raquel Phillips
Quality Assurance Manager
Jereme joined the Transpacific team in 2021. He brings 15 years of experience in warehousing, trucking, lumping business, international corporations, construction, and non-profit work. He excels in warehouse organization, freezer logistics, customer service, building relationships, inventory management, material handling and leadership. He is particularly experienced in the areas of strategic thinking, adaptability, teamwork, developing company culture, work ethic and being detail oriented. When Jereme is not working, he enjoys time with his family, friends, and supporting his children in their events and activities.
Jereme Jeffries
Warehouse Manager
Laura graduated from Mt. Hood Community College with an associate degree from their legal secretary program. In the years following, she worked both as a legal secretary and an office manager with various businesses. She has been a part of the Transpacific family since 2016 and has served in a variety of different roles. Laura believes that creating an environment of trust is an essential component of mutual success. She is detail-oriented and great at follow-through, which has served her well in her current role at Transpacific and allowed her to build strong relationships with our vendors and customers.
Laura Tegman
Purchasing and Sales Assistant
Jasmine joined Transpacific in 2023 as a Senior Accountant, supporting both the Finance and Human Resources teams. With extensive experience in finance for design agencies and the food and beverage industry, she holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Eastern Oregon University. A problem solver, Jasmine focuses on streamlining processes. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her children and friends.