About Echo International
Founded in 2004 by Patrick Carroll, Echo International Export Co. Inc. brings decades of expertise and passion to the produce industry. With roots dating back to the mid-1970s, Patrick built Echo to deliver quality fruits and vegetables to customers worldwide. Our team boasts over 50 years of collective experience, making us trusted experts in sourcing and exporting top-tier produce.
At Echo, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality. Each shipment is meticulously inspected to meet our high standards, ensuring our clients receive only the best. We serve customers across Asia, Central & South America, Europe, and the Middle East, arranging air and sea shipments using the latest technology to guarantee fresh and timely deliveries.
Our deep understanding of the commodities we handle enables us to provide not just exceptional products, but also accurate market insights and buying advice. More than just sellers, we see ourselves as partners, helping guide customers to make informed, beneficial purchase decisions.
Strategically located in the heart of Central California, our proximity to top-quality produce allows us to offer real-time feedback and precise product recommendations. We also collaborate with trusted inspectors across the United States and internationally, sourcing premium produce from Chile, Peru, Spain, South Africa and Israel.
At Echo, our mission is clear: to provide outstanding service, detailed and accurate information, competitive pricing, and above all, superior produce. Whether you’re looking for the best citrus, stone fruit, apples, or grapes, Echo is your partner for excellence in the produce industry.
Our Team

Patrick carroll
Founder & Produce Export Specialist
Patrick Carroll brings over 50 years of expertise in the fruit export industry, having worked with globally recognized companies including Mitsui Bussan, Mendelson Zeller, and Del Monte. With a career spanning decades, Patrick has developed a profound understanding of the agricultural trade, from sourcing to logistics, always prioritizing quality and client relationships.
In 2004, Patrick founded Echo International Export Co. Inc., combining his vast experience and passion for excellence to create a company dedicated to delivering premium produce worldwide. His leadership has been instrumental in forging lasting partnerships across the globe, ensuring Echo’s reputation as a trusted name in the industry.
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A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (Class of 1969), Patrick earned his degree in Mathematics and leverages his analytical skills in the complex world of produce exports. Originally from the Bay Area, Patrick now resides in Fresno, California, where he continues to be a vital force in the agricultural sector, driven by a commitment to innovation, integrity, and quality.

WHItney ward
Export Sales Manager
Whitney brings a unique blend of experience and passion to her role as Export Sales Manager at Echo International Export Co. Inc. Growing up in California’s Central Valley, the heart of the state’s agricultural industry, Whitney was surrounded by the fruit export trade from an early age. Her interest in global commerce began with her work in vinyl record importation and distribution, where she honed her skills in logistics and customer relations. This experience laid the foundation for her transition into agricultural exports, where her true passion emerged in her mid-20s.
Whitney combines her deep ties to the Valley’s rich agricultural heritage with a forward-thinking approach to the produce industry. Based in Fresno, she is dedicated to delivering top-quality fruits to customers worldwide, emphasizing transparency, trust, and exceptional service.
Whitney’s commitment to fostering strong, long-term relationships with her clients is at the core of her work. She takes pride in ensuring that each shipment not only meets but exceeds customer expectations, reflecting her unwavering dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

Kirk son
Sales & Procurement
Kirk brings over two decades of experience and a global perspective to his role as Sales and Procurement Lead at Echo International Export Co. Inc. His journey in the produce industry began in 2000, working part-time at a supermarket in Korea, where he managed fruits and vegetables and developed a deep understanding of the industry’s intricacies. From there, he advanced to a procurement role, purchasing fruit for a major importer in Korea, which allowed him to build invaluable relationships within the international produce trade.
After moving to the United States, Kirk leveraged his expertise and extensive network to forge strong partnerships with packers and importers worldwide. His ability to maintain and nurture these connections reflects his unwavering commitment to mutual success and industry excellence.
Kirk’s approach is defined by his dedication to quality, efficiency, and fostering trust with everyone he works with. As a vital member of the Echo team, he plays a key role in ensuring that every product sourced meets the highest standards, contributing to the company’s reputation for reliability and outstanding service.