Core Team Members

Edgar plays a critical role in the organization. He provides vision and directions for business growth and expansion across the country. He serves as the liaison to the forwarders, logistics, and shipping partners in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Asian countries, to establish sound business relationships ensuring smooth accommodation, and safe and timely door-to-door delivery of balikbayan boxes to families in the Philippines. Aside from having a Mechanical Engineer license (1982), Edgar is also a visionary and an entrepreneur. Below is a list of Edgar’s engagements in the past years:

1. 1984-2000, Owner/ Operator of seven (7) Hardware stores. Supplier of hardware, electrical, and bicycle parts of one hardware store in one town or city, in the island of Leyte, and parts of Mindanao.
2. 1995-1996, President, Association of Business Hardware
3. 1996-1997, President, Hauler Association
4. 1996-1998, Distributor of Grant Cement
5. 2004-2012, Owner/ Operator of Janitorial Cleaning business in the state of Washington, USA.
6. 2016-2019, Former agent of Star Cargo of ABS-CBN, Blue Box Cargo Express, and Cargo Plus.
7. 2020- present, Operating Pinoy Pride LLC across the country.

Jimmy has been connecting Filipino families in the homeland and the United State of America through the balikbayan boxes. He considers the balikbayan box as a symbol of affection for his family and friends. He loves to see the excitement in the face of kababayan (countrymen) every time they send balikbayan boxes. Jimmy joins Pinoy Pride LLC as the overall general manager to represent all Pinoy Pride outlets across the United States.

He is adept in helping people develop and be productive in their tasks ensuring profitability. He is a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker. As a general manager, he is responsible for formulating overall strategy, managing people, and establishing policies.

He is a former naval officer in the Philippine Navy, AFP, and a member of the Naval Officer’s Qualification Charlie (NOQC) ’83 Class Matyag. He had a biology degree before migrating to the United States in 1995. He worked at Kirshenbaun Bond and Partners for 5 years as Supervisor of the Office Services Department before moving to Mount Sinai Hospital – Brooklyn, New York where he is currently employed. Jimmy loves to see the excitement of every kababayan (countrymen) when they send their balikbayan boxes to their loved ones.

Wilson O. Cinco graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He has 35 years of experience in reputable companies such as Mid-Pacific Solutions, LLC (CEP). He is the founder of Mid-Pacific Solutions, LLC (US Consultancy Firm), and is the founder and president of Friends of Earth Foundation (FOE). He was a Board of Director at the Filipino Association in the Marshall Islands (FAMI) in 2020.

In the Philippines, Wilson also worked at San Miguel Corporations, Faxcable Phiippines, and Asian Institute of Management International. His expertise is a win-win for Pinoy Pride Worldwide.

Dexter received his Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, Philippines, and successfully completed the CPA Licensure Examination.

Currently based in Canada, Dexter has 15 years of accounting experience in various organizations and industries with an extensive background in corporate accounting, focusing specifically on cost control and value for investment-based decision making and the development of financial knowledge in operation.

Jean is working as a software engineer for HIPAA-compliant software applications. He received a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering from Maryville University in the United States and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of San Carlos Philippines.

He is currently living in New York City and an active member of various Filipino community groups in New York and Pennsylvania. He used to work as a community development advocate for more than ten years in the Philippines.

Working as a System Quality Analyst with expertise in Programming and Software Development, specializing in the development of robust software solutions. Andrei led cross-functional teams in executing comprehensive testing protocols, identifying software defects, and implementing corrective measures to enhance product quality. Leveraging his programming skills, He collaborated with developers to design automated testing frameworks, resulting in significant efficiency gains and improved test coverage.

He is currently Residing in Leyte, Philippines and is deeply engaged in both professional and community endeavors as a passionate advocate for quality in technology.

With a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology majoring in Programming at Southern Leyte State University, Leuneil brings years of experience as a Programmer and Back-End Web Developer. He led the development of back-end infrastructure for various application platform, optimizing performance through languages like Php, Laravel, Python, Ruby on Rails and Java.

He passionate about open-source projects and mentoring junior developers, all while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Rowena Salvador is a graduate from Central Mindanao Colleges with a degree of Master of Arts Education Administration class of 2001. Her experiences include Administrative Clerk of the Department of Education, in Kidapawan City, Cotabato from 2001 to 2005 as well as Assistant Store Manager at the Robinson Mall in 2012. Rowena plays an important role and is an asset to Pinoy Pride Worldwide.