Our Team.
Carlitos Heins - President
“My name is Charlie, known by most as Carlitos. I have been working with Aldea since 2010. I spent my first 9 years as head of accounting and as director of the beneficio (coffee receiving center, & wet mill), in addition to providing support to Aldea’s other programs. I recently took over as President and manager of operations in Honduras. I am excited to help guide Aldea Development’s future growth and improvement. I am also blessed with a beautiful wife, Nelsi, and a son, Charlie Miguel.”
Gilberto Barrientos -
Coffee training and field management program
“My name is Gilberto, and I have been working with Aldea since 2009. I am the director of coffee quality and training for coffee producers, and director of our coffee purchasing program. I also assist with the microloan program and community development projects. I am the father of three beautiful children: Allan, Christian, and Sofia. My mother also lives with us, in addition to my nephew Rolando, whom we love as an adopted son.”
Martir Alvarado -
Microloan program
“My name is Martir, and I have been working with Aldea since 2010. I am the director of the microloan program, and the Aldea Development warehouse. In addition to those things, I also help with community development projects."
Pedro Hernandez-
Coffee Purchasing & Community Projects
“My name is Pedro, and I have been working with Aldea since 2012. I am the director of communication with coffee producers, and coordinator of the coffee purchasing program. I work in the Aldea Development office, managing the administrative side of things, and collaborate with the other team members to help run the microloan program.”