Ricardo Ortiz

Farmers Markets and Direct Sites Manager
Double Up Food Bucks

Ricardo is Double Up Food Buck-Michigan’s Farmers Markets and Direct Sites Manager. In this role, he vows to build upon the reliable communication with shoppers and meaningful interactions with participating locations – which he established in his previous role as the Participant Engagement and Program Coordinator – by strengthening that dedication to service while setting up our participating partners for success.

Before his time at Fair Food Network, Ricardo Ortiz had worked in various aspects of the food system, from food service to purchasing. This perspective has aided his growth within the Fair Food Network from outreach to the Farmers Market and Farm Direct world. He is grateful to professionally grow within the food assistance sphere while continuing to provide access to fresh fruits and vegetables for the Michigan community.

Ricardo lives in Ypsilanti with his wife and – when not performing or writing music for various podcasts, websites, and bands – he enjoys the whimsy of his curious hound dog.