Our Team

Richard Principale

Owner & Co-Founder of Innovation Beverage Concepts, Inc.

Tiffiny Vandom

Board Member

Beverage executive with more than 25 years proven success in managing businesses and bringing innovative brands to market.

Peter Scialdone

Owner & Co-Founder of Innovation Beverage Concepts, Inc.

Tommy Truong

Director of Finance and Operations

With over 20 years of accounting experience in the food and beverage industry, Tommy Truong brings deep financial expertise and operational leadership to his role. He oversees the day-to-day functions of both the operations and accounting teams, ensuring smooth coordination across supply chain, inventory, production, and financial reporting. Tommy’s hands-on approach and industry-specific knowledge help drive efficiency, maintain cost controls, and support sustainable growth. His commitment to accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement makes him a key asset in navigating the dynamic landscape of food and beverage manufacturing and distribution.

Jim Wendt

Director of Sales & Marketing

Jim Wendt is an award-winning sales, marketing, and eCommerce leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth for food, beverage, and retail brands. He led Big Train’s digital transformation, helping position it for acquisition by Kerry Group, later guiding eCommerce and digital marketing for DaVinci Gourmet, Oregon Chai, and Big Train. As Head of Marketing at Chefs’ Toys, he built a team and rebrand that contributed to its acquisition by TriMark USA. At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, he doubled online sales in one year.

Victor Uribe

Supply Chain Manager

As Supply Chain Manager, Victor Uribe leads all facets of logistics operations, including domestic and international shipping, Amazon inventory management, and end-to-end warehouse coordination. He manages a
dedicated warehouse team, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient order fulfillment across multiple sales channels. With a strong emphasis on process optimization and precision, Victor plays a critical role in maintaining a seamless flow of goods from suppliers to customers, supporting both operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Melissa Dizon

Accountant

Responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and extended accounting support. Loves spending quality time with family and friends going on short trips or just chilling out.

Erick Quiroz

Supply Chain Coordinator

Order Fulfillment and Management.
Pickup Basketball and Soccer whenever possible.

Bianca Ochoa

Customer Care Representative

Part of the Customer Service Team. I love going to Disneyland and traveling whenever possible.

Fernando Uribe

Compliance/Warehouse

You can find me in the warehouse receiving inventory, pulling orders, and loading shipments. A girl dad who enjoys spending time with my daughter. I love a good latte, especially from Starbucks and you can say I’m a BIG swifty!

Alex Uribe

Warehouse Clerk

Receiving inventory, pulling orders, and loading shipments. A girl dad love to spend time with family & friends love going out and i love chick-fil-a.

Award Winning Products

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Innovative Beverage Concepts Inc., creators of MOCAFE™, MOCAFE ORGANICS™, TEAOLOGY® TEA, and MODERN OATS™, has been a leader in developing over 100 high quality, award winning, innovative café products that have been used by professionals worldwide since 1996.