Jose joined Southwest Traders in January 2003 and he brings with him over thirteen years of Food Distribution experience and leadership. Jose has experience in all facets of Warehouse Operations. Starting out as a warehouse associate Jose gradually developed his skills to become the Operations Manager. Jose has been directly involved in several startup operations and is deeply passionate & committed in providing world class customer satisfaction. Jose and his wife and three sons have recently relocated to Houston Texas to manager our newest branch facility there. Jose has been married to his beautiful wife Carmen Alvarado for nine years and together they are raising their three young boys; Jose Alvarado IV, Ignacio Alvarado and Maximus Alvarado.