President Estes Citrus, Inc.

W. Cody Estes, Sr. is a third generation citrus grower, a 21-year veteran of the citrus industry, and a native Floridian. He is president of Estes Citrus, Inc., a citrus grove management company.

Estes' citrus industry involvement also includes serving as president of Estes Groves, Inc., Quality Fruit Packers of Indian River, Inc., and River One International Marketing, Inc. Estes has been a member of the Indian River Citrus League since 1983, serving as president from 1993-95, and is currently a member of the Board of Directors.

Estes' prior experience includes serving as a director of Florida Orange Marketers, Inc., chairman of the St. John's Water Control District, and president of Florida Citrus Production Managers.

Estes has been a member of the Board of Directors of SunTrust Bank since 1999. He previously served as a director for Sun Bank/Treasure Coast, NA and Flagship National Bank of I.R.C.

Estes received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University in 1974. Estes and his family reside in Vero Beach, Florida.

He serves as chair of the Domestic Marketing Committee.