Founded in Dana Point, California, and now based in Corona del Mar, Paz Ingredients have been the leading provider of quality ingredients across the dairy industry since 1996. Our partners & staff of experts have over 100 years of industry experience. Our goal at Paz Ingredients is to exceed your expectations in product quality, value, and delivery. With our domestic & international partners distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and South America, we are confident that we’ll be able to meet & exceed your product needs.
For over 24 years Mark Paz has been a top name in the food, beverage, and functional dairy products industry. After graduating in 1989 from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Liberal Arts and minor in Business, Mark Paz founded a successful premium ingredients processing and distribution company that is known worldwide. For more than 24 years Mark Paz has worked jointly with the most discerning clean label food and beverage companies today. In 1996, Mark Paz launched Paz Ingredients, Inc. which continues to work with distinguished formulators, R&D teams, and consumer brands that deliver wholesome nutrition to millions of families daily. This is made possible through the devotion, commitment, and dedication of our PAZ team members and global ingredients partners.
In honor of our matriarch, the late Sally Paz, she spent over 20 years as the Director of Domestic Development and was the original employee of Paz Ingredients. She successfully raised her 8 children, Mark Paz is her fourth child. She is the proud grandmother of 26 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Mark Paz’s mother was the backbone of Paz Ingredients.
Mario has been the CFO of Paz Ingredients for over 20 years. Mario has a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from California State University Dominquez Hills. Mario is a Certified Public Accountant and is the brother of the President and Founder, Mark Paz.
Karla has been the COO of Paz ingredients for over 24 years. Karla has a BA in Marketing, Public Relations and Communication from Columbia College. She brings sound leadership to Paz Ingredients. She is the wife of President and Founder, Mark Paz. Together they have (5) children.
Terisa has been with Paz Ingredients for over 5 years. She received her AA from Cerritos College. Terisa has over 25 years experience in Sales. Terisa manages key accounts, sets up new business, helps to coordinate logistics and runs the office. She is the sister of President and Founder, Mark Paz.