Who We Are
We are a family owned company driven by the vision of our owner, Helen Hansen. Our story begins in 1969 when Helen purchased a corn tortilla line after a chance encounter with a grocer looking to sell some equipment. Unsure of where this new path would take her, Helen kept her clerical job with a grain company and used her off hours to develop the newly formed La Tapatia Tortilleria. The original recipes for corn and flour tortillas proved successful.
Our goal of producing the freshest tasting corn and flour tortillas, using local ingredients has remained unchanged since day one. We now have over 170 employees whom we consider part of the "La Tapatia Family" and produce a full line of tortilla products.
Throughout The Years
Meet The Team
Controller
Jose Angulo
Favorite product: La Tapatia 10 Count Gorditas
Free time: Jose enjoys playing golf and has a large tequila collection.
559.441.1030 ext. 131
General Manager
Justin Rushing
Favorite products: 48 Count Cooked Corn Tortillas; the Golden Sun Homestyle Chips, and the Unbaked Flour Tortillas
Free Time: In his free time, Justin enjoys spending time with family, and coaching or playing sports.
559.441.1030 ext. 111
CAO - Human Resources Director
Carla Monis
Favorite Product: 48 Count Cooked Corn Tortillas
Free time: Carla enjoys spending time with her family, weekly Zumba classes, as well as watching movies and listening to audio books.
559.441.1030 ext. 118
Marketing Director
Yvette Cuellar
Favorite Product: 48 Count Cooked Corn Tortillas
Free Time: In her free time, Yvette enjoys reading, running, and laughing with friends and family.
559.441.1030 ext. 133
Accounting Director
Toni-Marie Rushing
Favorite Product: 48 Count Cooked Corn Tortillas
Free Time: In her free time, Toni-Marie is busy keeping up with her kids’ sports activities and enjoys online shopping.
559.441.1030 ext. 116
Director of Export Sales
Sales Manager | School Nutrition Sales
Natalia Haworth
Favorite Product: Export Best Seller Nacho Chips – Round Cooked Corn Chip. I love how crispy and crunchy they are, I honestly eat them straight from the bag—no dip needed!
Free Time: Natalia enjoys reformer Pilates, baking, and spending time with her fiance and family. She is a self-proclaimed homebody, but does love to travel.
559.351.8339
Sales Manager | School Nutrition Sales
Patricia Lopez
Favorite product: 48 Count Cooked Corn Tortillas
Free time: Patricia enjoys decorating for the holidays and spending time with her kids and grandkids.
559.351.7399
Sales Manager | New Business Development
Paola Ramirez
Favorite product: 10 Count Yellow Corn Tortillas
Free time: Paola enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with family.
559.240.9484