Meet The Staff

     Costa Verde Imports was started in 1995 with a vision of bringing the freshest, highest quality cuttings to growers in the USA, Canada and the Caribbean. Since our inception, we have gained an understanding of the increasing need our customers have for quality starter plants. Our climate and condition in Central Florida are nearly perfect for producing hundreds of varieties.

     Our goal is to bring profitable opportunities for both customer and supplier. With more than 30 years experience in the young plant industry, it is our goal to stay on top of new items and new regulations with USDA.

Our Team

Our staff consists of experienced and honest people that always treat our clients with upmost priority.

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Fabian Berru

CEO

Fabian Berru
CEO

Fabian is an experienced and successful entrepreneur. Fabian has held top executive positions at several corporations. He also has been a successful commercial real estate developer in Ecuador. Currently he is also the CEO and Owner of a residential and cleaning company in Orlando, Florida. In his role as CEO, he grew the company from 5 to 40 employees, making it the largest cleaning service in Central Florida. Fabian also is the founder of Xocolatl Xperience, an Exemplar EB-5 Regional Center under development that will be a full-service restaurant, bar, confectionery, and educational experience dedicated to celebrating the art, history, and flavor of chocolate.

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Terry J. Askins

Sales Manager

Terry J. Askins
Sales Manager

Terry was born in Orlando; yes a true Floridian. She has a wealth of experience having worked in the foliage and nursery business for the last 46 years. Terry is very involved in the community of Mt. Dora, she has been the Chairperson for the Mt. Dora Christmas parade for the last 6 years and is a former Vice-President of the local Lions Club.  Terry has been married for 42 years, has 3 children and a granddaughter.

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Randy Natalino

Outside Sales

Randy Natalino

Outside Sales

With over 30 years in the industry, Randy makes a great addition to our work family.

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Cheryl Ann Cartrette

Billing Agent

Cheryl Ann Cartette

Billing Agent

Born and raised in North Carolina on a Tabaco farm until the age of 15, when she then moved to Apopka, Florida. She has over 30 years experience in the foliage and nursery industry. She has been married for 20 years and has two rescue pets that she adores. Cheryl loves to garden, attend Nascar races, design and make jewelry while listening to country music.

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Darren Cox

Shipping Agent

Darren Cox

Shipping Agent

Our very own English rose, Darren is from Newcastle, England and has called Florida home for the past 17 years. He joined our team in 2021 to oversee our shipping logistics. His weekends are spent watching soccer and his beloved Newcastle United or spending time outdoors enjoying the beautiful Florida sunshine with a refreshing gin & tonic.

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Chachi Rivera

Purchasing Agent

Chachi Rivera

Purchasing Agent

Born in Puerto Rico and raised in a small town outside of Philadelphia, she came to Florida becoming involved in the agriculture business at an early age. Being a true nature lover, she spends her weekends getting lost in the forest, leaving her husband of 20+ years and her two boys to wonder where she is. 

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