Executive Profiles

Elpidio Nuñez Ojeda, is Chief Executive Officer of Miami-based Northwestern Meat, Inc., one of the largest importers and exporters of beef, pork, seafood and poultry. Immediately after his arrival in 1961 to the United States from Cuba , he founded Northwestern Meat Inc and began establishing ties with Central American meat plants. With limited resources, Mr. Nuñez Ojeda imported these products for allotment within the few existing Hispanic markets of the time.

Today, the corporation is considered one of the most important in its field with annual sales in excess of $190 million. Under his leadership, Northwestern Meat, Inc. has been ranked among the top ten most prestigious Hispanic-owned exporters in the United States . Mr. Nuñez Ojeda has also held the prestigious rank of being the first Hispanic Director of the Meat Importers Council of America (MICA), of which he actively participated in and represented Central American countries.

In 1980, Mr. Nuñez Ojeda expanded abroad establishing Northwestern Selecta in Puerto Rico under the administration of his son Elpidio Nuñez Jr. This enterprise is ranked as one of the most prominent businesses on the island. Under this administration a sister company by the name of Numeat Packing was established to specialize in Case Ready and Portion products for the retail and food service markets.

Mr. Nuñez Ojeda in 1980 was invited to the White House and distinguished by President Carter as one of the top successful businessmen in the United States . A year after he was noted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as leading the Florida Business of the Year . Mr. Nuñez is director of the Cuban Liberty Council and Advisory Board member for First Union National Bank. He is also a member and actively involved in numerous business associations, including The International Association of Hispanic Businessmen and the Latin Chamber of Commerce.

   

Elpidio Nuñez Jr. grew up along side his father in the meat industry. Even at the age of 13, he would assist his father after school and help out in the plant. In 1980, his father opened Northwestern Wholesalers in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico . Elpidio Nuñez Jr.'s hard work and proven skills earned him executive rank. He was transferred to the island to head up the oversea operation. In less than five months, Northwestern Wholesalers purchased La Selecta and United Beef, changing its name to Northwestern Selecta . Nuñez Jr. aggressively acquired additional product lines, increasing operation by 35% in just three years. His leadership and passion for the industry have become hallmarks of his tenure at Northwestern Selecta.

   

Olga M. Nuñez is Purchasing/Sales Manager for the Northwestern Meat Inc Miami plant. She has served the team for over thirty-five years managing all sales driven functions, creating long-term lasting business relationships. Her high energy and entrepreneur spirit allows her to successfully go above and beyond expectations. She is highly respected and regarded as one of the first women to make her mark in such a male driven industry. Her wealth of experience makes her an invaluable asset to the Northwestern Meat Inc team.

   

Following in his father's and grandfather's foot steps, Elpidio Nuñez III has kept the traditional of hard work strong. He moved up in rank from working in the plant to now overseeing the sales and purchasing functions of the Northwestern Selecta team. Always trying to further develop his skill set, he currently pursues a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. Variously described as ebullient, focused, sincere and dynamic, Nuñez III has infused Northwestern Selecta with his own brand of energetic leadership, vision and spirit.

 

   

Ventura Nuñez leads up the Food Services division of Northwestern Selecta . This bright young entrepreneur has already over six years in the family business and has certainly served up an appetite for success. Whether working with a high end executive chef or dealing with the head of sales of a large hotel chain, Ventura Nuñez has the skills to professionally carry himself and ensure his clients “worry-free” service.