Lidia began her career with Fleming Foods in 1988, establishing an export division a few years later into Mexico and Central America. In 1999, Lidia and her husband founded Cross International Brokerage Inc., continuing export sales to major retailers in Mexico and Central America.

In 2012, a strategic collaboration was formed between 8 Vini and Cross International. Garnering great success, Lidia has been assigned some U.S. key accounts in which she continues to be instrumental in the expansion of private label placement.

Lidia’s relationship and passion for the wine industry grow every day, always understanding there is something wonderful to learn from the gift of the vine.