About Our Company
75+ Years of Fresh
Produce Experience
Commitment to Food Safety
Our food safety program is designed to ensure safe handling practices that prevent food borne illness. We reinforce Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) through regular training and education for all staff. As a provider of fresh produce, we consider it our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
We are PrimusGFS certified and adhere to a strict audit schedule for our facilities, fields, and workers. Every team member plays a part in maintaining these high food safety standards.
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Our Story
Charles Johnson’s journey in the vegetable sales industry began in 1956 when he joined his father, Ernie, in Las Cruces to build Ernie Johnson & Son. After his father’s passing in 1974, Charles took the reins, expanding the business and establishing it as a leading grower and shipper of lettuce, onions, and cabbage. In 1978, his son, Charles Johnson II., joined the company, and by 1986, Charley II was running day-to-day operations. Under his leadership, the company continued to grow,
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Today, Charles Johnson Company stands as a successful, third-generation family business known for its expertise in growing and shipping high-quality crops. The company’s success is built on decades of trust, dedication, and a deep commitment to providing fresh, reliable produce to customers.
Charles Johnson II
​President
Meet the Office Staff
Charles Johnson
President
Growing up in a family rooted in agriculture, I was fortunate to learn the produce business from my father and grandfather, whose commitment to growers and customers helped build the foundation of Charles Johnson Company. After graduating from Southern Methodist University in 1978, I joined the family business and have spent more than four decades helping guide its growth throughout New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona.
Today I oversee company operations, grower partnerships, sales, and customer relationships while working closely with our team to deliver high quality onions, lettuce, and fresh produce across North America. I take great pride in the long standing relationships we have built and in continuing a family legacy that spans three generations.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, spending time with family, and supporting the future of agriculture in our region.
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Jacolby Sosa
Head of Operations
Born and raised in Raymondville, South Texas, onions have been part of my world for as long as I can remember. After spending 10 summers working at our Desert Air Cooling warehouse, I joined the main office after graduating from NMSU.
Today I help oversee daily shed operations, including communications between our sheds and sales team, tracking supply inventory, managing field tickets, coordinating onion sizing and packaging, and maintaining PTI labels and traceability. I also oversee food safety procedures and help coordinate special pack orders to ensure product quality and compliance. In addition, I prepare and help keep everything running smoothly from the sheds through shipment.
Working alongside my cousin and brother and the rest of our amazing family makes this job even more special. Outside the office you will usually find me on the pickleball court.
Aliah Sandoval
Accounts Recievable
Hi, I’m Aliah! I manage accounts receivable and billing, including invoices, passings, and slow payments, while helping ensure our traceability systems stay accurate and organized. I work closely with our team to keep financial processes running smoothly and to support the flow of information between our sheds, sales team, and customers.
Attention to detail is a big part of my role, whether I am tracking documentation, managing billing records, or helping maintain compliance and traceability across shipments. I enjoy being part of a team that works hard to keep everything moving efficiently behind the scenes.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and relaxing with my two cats. I am excited to continue growing with the team and taking on new challenges.
Mike Davis
Sales
From June through August, I manage my sales accounts in our New Mexico office, working closely with customers and our team to keep things moving smoothly during the busy season.
The rest of the year I operate my company, Tex Mex Sales, in Weslaco, Texas, where we focus on growing, packing, and supplying high quality onions from the Rio Grande Valley. Working in both places allows me to stay closely connected to growers, customers, and the flow of product from the field to the market.
I believe in staying hands on, solving problems quickly, and making sure our customers always have the product they need when they need it.
Outside of work I am a proud husband and father who enjoys spending time with my family, swimming, staying active, and being outdoors.
Crystal Varney
Accounts Payable
Hi, I’m Crystal, and I make sure our monthly bills are taken care of and everything stays on track. I also serve as the boss’s personal assistant, helping with tasks both in the office and at home to keep him organized and on track. Outside of work, I’m a busy mom to two energetic boys and a sweet little girl, and they definitely keep me on my toes! I love balancing my professional responsibilities with family life and am always ready to take on whatever comes my way.
Jacob Sosa II
Head of Transportation
I coordinate transportation for our delivered sales orders, directly sourcing and booking trucks through trusted, long-term broker relationships. I ensure our products are delivered on time and in excellent condition while staying up to date on the latest freight rate trends to make cost-effective decisions. My focus is on efficient execution and smooth logistics to keep our transportation operations running at their best. Ask me about the latest freight rates!
Amador Quintanilla
Grower Relations
I meet with growers, oversee our products, and ensure our the harvesting process is getting managed correctly. I oversee the planting schedule for our farms, ensuring everything is aligned and on track.
I’m committed to building strong relationships with growers and maintaining the highest quality from planting to harvest.
Tim McNeeley
Operations Supervisor
I oversee the vacuum cooler at Desert Air Cooling. I supervise dispatch orders and loading for our Colorado iceberg crop, making sure everything stays on track and gets where it needs to be. When I’m not managing dispatch, I’m focused on getting results and ensuring our team stays on top of the job. I’m here to keep things moving and get the job done right.
