Leadership & Team

Hands-On Leadership with Operational Expertise

Our team blends generational knowledge of the Pacific fishery with modern QA, logistics, and customer service disciplines.

Key Leaders

Guided by Experience, Focused on Partners

Strategic leadership keeps our operations aligned to customer commitments, regulatory requirements, and responsible sourcing.

Pete Guglielmo portrait

Pete Guglielmo

Founder & President

Built Southern Cal Seafood on his family’s fishing heritage, establishing relationships with fleets, processors, and buyers across California ports.

  • Oversees sourcing strategy and port operations.
  • Champions quality standards and customer transparency.
Captain at helm

Fleet Partnerships

Independent Captains & Crews

Trusted captains operating purse seine vessels with selective gear, focused on responsible harvest and careful handling.

  • Real-time coordination on catch, icing, and delivery windows.
  • Shared commitment to bycatch reduction and ocean health.
Team member on deck

Operations & QA Leads

Processing, Cold Chain, Documentation

Facility managers, QA technicians, and logistics specialists maintain product integrity from dock to delivery.

  • HACCP-trained teams auditing critical control points.
  • Temperature monitoring, glazing checks, and documentation.
Culture

Safety, Integrity, and Accountability

Our people are empowered to make decisions that protect freshness, safety, and partner trust. Training and clear SOPs keep every team member aligned.

  • Routine safety drills, PPE compliance, and equipment checks.
  • Documented SOPs for unloading, icing, grading, glazing, and packing.
  • Continuous improvement driven by QA findings and customer feedback.
Team meeting in office