About Central International Company, LLC
Central International Company's story began in 1984, as a DBA of Central Beef Company-the largest U.S. importer of beef and lamb from Australia and New Zealand at the time. CIC quickly flourished into a major exporter, initially handling meats into the Caribbean.
In 1997, Del deVos acquired full ownership of CIC, and Central International Company, LLC was formed. It wasn't long before the company recognized the need for greater product diversity. In time, we expanded our exports to include a variety of meats as well as premium dairy goods, canned items, salvage products, and more.
The Future
When it comes to the road ahead, CIC's goals are simple: we will continue to help our customers grow their businesses by offering an ever-growing product portfolio at competitive pricing, providing time-saving support, and facilitating fast and reliable shipments. As well, CIC aims to optimize its processes with the latest available technologies in order to continually raise the bar for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
CIC primarily serves customers in the Caribbean, South and Central America, Mexico, and the Far East. However, our export capabilities extend to locations worldwide, and we welcome new business opportunities. Contact us today.
Our People
We're proud of the fact that most of CIC's employees have been with us for the duration. Celebrating 10, 20, and even 30-year anniversaries is not unusual! What does this mean for you, our customer? You'll always work with the same person-not a random voice over the phone. It also means that our traders have unmatched knowledge of overseas market conditions and trends. No matter what you need, you can rely on CIC to source it for you quickly, and at the best possible price.
Scroll down to meet the people that have made CIC so successful over the past 30+ years...
Trading Team
Del deVos
President / International Trader
Employee Since:
1984
Languages:
English & Spanish
Specializing in:
Hides, Meats & Dairy
Jarod deVos
International Trader
Employee Since:
2001
Specializing in:
Meats, Grocery & Dairy
Derrick deVos
International Trader
Employee Since:
2007
Specializing in:
Beans/Spices, Grocery, Non-Food, & Dairy
Helen Mu
International Trader - China Office
Employee Since:
2008
Languages:
Chinese & English
Specializing in:
Beans / Spices, Grocery & Non-Food
Logistics
Susan Lewis
International Coordinator
Employee Since:
2009
Wendy Freitas
International Coordinator
Employee Since:
1994
Finance
Michael Whelan
Accounts Payable
Employee Since:
1999
Rachael Casini
Office Manager
Employee Since:
2008
Christina Upham
Controller
Employee Since:
1989
Christopher Pepin
Credit Manager
Employee Since:
1998
Languages:
English & Spanish