About Mama Lycha
When in 1993, the Padilla Family identified that there was an interest in Latin American cuisine in the United States, they began importing the most authentic products to serve local businesses. Now, after more than 30 years, we deliver to many homes more than 600 high-quality products ranging from grocery, dairy, seafood, produce and frozen items.
We are proud to be one of the leading companies in producing, importing and distributing nostalgic food products.
OUR MISSION
Our Mission is to provide the best quality Latin American foods and service to our customers nationwide.
OUR VISION
Our Vision is to be the food brand of choice for families, while maintaining the Latin American cuisine tradition for generations to come.
VALUES
INTEGRITY
Always do the right thing even when no one else is around. This is the foundation on which company in built on. All our employees are expected to conduct themselves with the utmost honesty, moral and ethical principles when closing business deals.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Take personal responsibility for your actions and honor all of your commitments. Being a reliable team member and taking ownership of one’s work takes all of the unnecessary stress away from our managers and co-workers because they can count on you to come through and deliver. It is important that we are all viewed by our customers, vendors, ownership, managers, and co-workers as accountable professionals.
PASSION
This is the fuel that inspires, drives, and brings the enthusiasm needed to be successful in anything you do. Do your job with pride, happiness, and a positive attitude and you will be able to overcome even the biggest obstacles. Be persistent and never give up.
MEET THE HEART OF MAMA LYCHA
MANAGEMENT
Luis Padilla
President
“I'm not telling you it's going to be easy. I'm telling you it's going to be worth it”.
Maria Padilla
Vice President
“Success is not luck, it is hard work, preseverance, learning, sacrifice, and most of all, passion in what you are doing”.
Maria A. Padilla Glez
General Director
“Build a strong team. No one is an expert in everything and the most solid companies are built on the wisest people, not just in one person”.
Jose Domingo Perez
Controller
“Success = 1% Talent + 1% Opportunities / timing + 98% Hard Work”
PROCUREMENT
Roberto Menendez
Business Development Manager
“Results happen over time, not overnight”.
SALES - DIRECT STORE DELIVERY "DSD"
Alexis Hernandez
DSD Regional Sales Manager
“What is not achieved with intelligence can be achieved with perseverance”.
SALES - NATIONAL / DISTRIBUTOR SALES
Ana Alvarez
National Sales Manager
“Always keep a positive attitude, dream big, keep working hard, trust God and success”.
OPERATIONS
Mauricio Lopez
Operations Manager, Dallas
“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality”.
Fabian Cubillo
Operations Manager, Houston
“Don't try to be the best in your team, but that your team be the best”.
BE PART OF OUR TEAM
The Mama Lycha family is constantly growing. Taste a unique experience working with one of the most beloved food brands in the United States.
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