Erik Tietig is the co-owner and CEO of the Miracle Fruit Farm. He has a Master of Agribusiness degree from the University of Florida and is a second generation nursery professional specializing in fruit crops. His recognitions include the FNGLA Young Nursery Professional of the Year, Southern Nursery Association Young Nursery Professional of the Year, and the OFA National Young Farmer of the Year. He also serves on numerous volunteer boards including the Dade County Farm Bureau, University of Florida’s Tropical Fruit Advisory Board, and the University of Florida’s Tropical Research and Education Center’s Advisory Board. Erik is a certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and also holds a HACCP certification from the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance.
Kris Tietig was born and raised in Miami, FL spending his summers working on the family nursery. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Auburn University in 2001. Kris moved to Orlando where he began his professional career in corporate finance and real estate. He is an active member of his community in Oviedo just outside of Orlando. Kris stayed connected to his agricultural upbringing while searching for an impactful means to help others in need. He found a way to achieve this goal when he joined his brother Erik as a co-founder of the Miracle Fruit Farm where he serves as the farm’s COO.
Kelly Windsor is the farm's Quality Assurance and Customer Service Manager. She directly oversees the farm's food safety plan, and interacts directly with customers and health care professionals. She holds a certification for the Produce Safety Rule and HACCP from the University of Florida and is a certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).