MANAGEMENT
Rick Aleman President / CEO
John R. “Rick” Aleman founded Selrico Services, Inc. in 1989 in San Antonio, Texas, with six employees, a vision, and a strong determination to succeed. By 2003, Selrico was supporting the country’s efforts in the international war on terrorism with service contracts in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan and Bahrain. Selrico was on the ground in Iraq in 2003 building Camp Bob Hope, the largest dining facility in the country. Just seven years later, Selrico was working in 15 U.S. and international locations by providing food, construction, facilities maintenance, operations and maintenance, and other infrastructure support services to the public and private sectors.
Rick has over thirty years of successful business operations, management, finance, procurement, human resources and client relations experience. He possesses an excellent reputation with Federal and State government entities and private sector businesses alike and has a broad and deep knowledge of Federal and State procurement. His commitment to quality management practices is demonstrated by his company’s ISO 9001:2008 certification. Rick continues to guide his ethnically diverse company by providing strategic leadership and direction with the goal of ensuring growth, development, competitiveness and viability.
Prior to establishing Selrico Services, Inc., Rick served in the United States Army and held the position of Food Service Director at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he was responsible for all aspects of food operation for 15,000 students. His background also includes the management of daily food and catering services for Stop n Go and 7 Eleven stores throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. He graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas with a BBA in Accounting and recognition as a Distinguished Graduate, and also earned a degree in Culinary Arts from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
One of Rick’s proudest achievements is that his children have followed in his entrepreneurial footsteps. His son Richie formed Ashby Services, Ltd. in 2005 and has won Federal and local contracts, and his daughter Selena started Adelaide Services, LLC in 2010 and has already won her first State contract.
Rick’s many achievements include certification as a Food Product Service Professional, designation by Inc. Magazine’s Hall of Fame for Top 100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies, a seat on the Board of Directors for Holy Cross High School in San Antonio, certification for Professional Leadership and Development, and Military Recognition and Certification for Quality Product Delivery and Services. He is a member of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. His achievements also include leading Selrico Services, Inc. through the Small Business Administration 8(a) minority business program. As a successful graduate of the program, Selrico now mentors and teams with emerging minority firms.
Suzanne Evans / Director of Operations- West, US
Suzanne Evans has over 20 years of experience in hospitality and the foodservice industries. For 10 years, she owned and operated her own catering business earning her the award of Best of 2008 by Arizona Woman Magazine. As Project Manager of the Senior Nutrition Program for the City of Pheonix, she oversaw a large production team that provided nutritionally balanced meals for senior centers and homebound residents. She has developed recipes and menus and worked with Registered Dieticians to ensure that the nutritional needs of all residents were met.
Christina Aleman / Director of Marketing & Business Development
Christina R. Aleman (Vice President of Marketing/Business Development) – Christina joined the Accounting and Administration team at Selrico Services in August of 2002. She quickly demonstrated her ability to enhance the organization’s marketing and development efforts and was moved to the Business Development department. Christina was integral in the development of new marketing materials, website development, and branding efforts for Selrico. Her efforts have driven significant business opportunities and she has managed the proposal team since 2007. Led by Christina, the Business Development’s team efforts has secured over $27 million in new business for Selrico since that time.
Melvina ‘JO’ Meier / Project Manager
Jo joined Selrico Services in 2009 and currently serves as a Project Manager. She is a dedicated team member who oversees the day-to-day operations and administration of the San Antonio Branch Libraries’ Custodial Services, Custodial Services for three WellMed/City of San Antonio Comprehensive Senior Centers, and San Antonio La Villita’s Custodial Contract. Jo’s background includes management and production positions with established and successful organizations, and she is well-known for her integrity and thoroughness. She received her education from San Antonio College.
William "Tom" Robson / Plant Manager – Food Production/Central Kitchen
Tom Robson is the Director of Senior Nutrition Services and Food Production Operations at Selrico Services’ Central Kitchen. Starting as a Project Manager for Selrico in 2017, he now directs the production of over 7,000 meals daily, year-round for various clients, including the City of San Antonio Senior Comprehensive Nutrition Program, the Lighthouse Charter School Meal Program, the Center 4 New Communities Meal Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. Under his direction, these programs meet or exceeded the requirements and guidelines for quality and nutrition mandated by the City of San Antonio, The Texas Diabetes Institute, the State of Texas and US Departments of Agriculture. As the Plant Manager, Tom is responsible for the overall operations of the Company’s Central Kitchen and ensures all plant operations comply with state and federal regulations.
Jason Buchanan / Culinary Manager, San Diego Coastguard Station
Project Manager Jason Buchanan is a recently retired Chief Culinary Specialist (CSC) with over 24 years’ experience and knowledge working in and managing Coast Guard Dining Facilities (CGDF). In addition, he has 4 years of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) experience with managing and writing various contracts. Foe Selrico Services, he directs all daily food operations for U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego, creates all menus and continuously looks for variety in menu selections, creates recipes for any new menu items, and has increased meal counts by offering world-class customer service.
Michael Aleman, Purchasing and Quality Assurance Manager
Mike is at the heart of Selrico’s procurements systems, responsible for over $5 million in purchases annually, Mike controls the proper ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution of all food and packaging items necessary for the proper production, storage, and delivery of all meals produced from the Central Production Kitchen. In addition to procurement for the Central Kitchen, Mike oversees all Selrico’s purchasing activities and a unique and deep understanding of the requirements to support this program, having done so since the 2014 summer program.