Joan Daleo, hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, comes from a family deeply entrenched in the produce industry. Her journey began with her grandparents, Sam and Rose Daleo, who ran a retail and wholesale produce business. In 1973, her parents, Joe and Louise, opened Ole Tyme Produce in St. Louis County, where Joe meticulously selected all the fruits and vegetables. Over the years, the business expanded to serve commercial clients such as schools, restaurants, and caterers. After graduating from Reed College in 1985, Joan gained experience at PacifiCorp before returning to earn her master's from Washington University in St. Louis. She joined the family business full-time in 1993, eventually becoming President and CEO in 2001. Under her leadership, the company thrived, relocating to a modern facility in 2016 and joining Frosty Acres Brands in 2019.
