President & CEO
Stavis Seafoods

As CEO, Richard is instrumental in ensuring that Stavis Seafoods provides the products and market expertise that are needed to be a one-stop seafood source. Richard’s career at Stavis began in 1979 when he started working part time.  After college in 1985, Richard joined Stavis Seafoods full time working in a variety of positions including shipping and inventory.

In 1987, Ric [...]

Import Manager, Shrimp Category Manager
Stavis Seafoods

Emily is responsible for managing all aspects of Stavis’ direct importing program as well as for overseeing all shrimp purchases.

Emily began her career at Stavis in the accounting office in 1986.  After learning the accounting and international business functions, Emily moved to the inventory office where she was responsibl [...]

Chief Operating Officer
Stavis Seafoods

Ruth is responsible for operational efficiency of three facilities as well as new business development. Ruth's experience in the seafood industry spans 25 years across multiple business functions.

Ruth’s first experience in the industry was as a commercial fisherman where she eventually earned her Captain's Papers. She decided to leave the harvesting side in 1981 and worke [...]