Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Logistics Partner Since 1986
Founded in 1986, Coastal Pacific Food Distributors has established itself as a leading global supply chain provider. Our organization specializes in delivering innovative logistics solutions tailored to meet the complex demands of military, food service, export, and commercial clients. With over 30 years of experience, we operate across the Western United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Singapore, Kwajalein, the Philippines, and the Indian Ocean. Our expertise spans product sourcing, warehouse operations, logistics, merchandising, kitting, shipping, and advanced information technology systems. We pride ourselves on designing and executing customized supply chain solutions for challenging environments, including rapid-response deliveries within 12 hours.Our team of seasoned professionals holds certifications in cybersecurity and food safety standards, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry requirements. We maintain strategic partnerships with defense agencies and commercial clients, supporting critical operations through dry, refrigerated, and frozen product distribution. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our SQF-certified facilities and our status as the second-largest worldwide military food distributor. Through continuous innovation and a focus on customer satisfaction, we remain a trusted partner for logistics solutions in both stable and dynamic environments.
Services
Logistics Solutions
Food Distribution
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Specialized Procurement
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in military and commercial logistics.
- Our team manages supply chains across 15+ countries and all transportation modes.
- We maintain SQF-certified facilities for food safety compliance.
- Our cybersecurity program meets NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 3 standards.
- We operate 1 million+ sq ft of warehouse capacity with specialized storage options.
Associations and certifications
- SQF Certified
Services
Logistics Solutions
We design and execute complex logistics solutions for military and commercial clients across challenging environments. Our services include order processing, procurement, warehousing, and multi-modal transportation for dry, refrigerated, and perishable goods. With operations spanning 15+ countries, we ensure timely delivery through advanced inventory management and cybersecurity-compliant systems.
Food Distribution
As the second-largest global military food distributor, we provide dry grocery, health and beauty care, pet food, and frozen products to commissaries and defense agencies. Our SQF-certified facilities ensure food safety compliance, while our distribution network covers 78 commissaries west of the Rocky Mountains and locations in Asia-Pacific regions.
Warehouse Operations
We operate over 1 million square feet of warehouse capacity across California, Washington, and Hawaii, including 219,000 sq ft of chill and frozen storage. Our facilities offer export consolidation, import deconsolidation, USDA inspection services, and trucking connections to major West Coast ports for efficient logistics management.
Specialized Procurement
Our team handles specialized procurement for government agencies and commercial clients requiring unique supply chain solutions. This includes sourcing from the U.S. for international contracts in the Middle East and Asia, with expertise in consolidating shipments and meeting strict defense logistics agency requirements.
Cybersecurity Compliance
We maintain NIST 800-171 compliance and pursue CMMC Level 3 certification for defense contractor cybersecurity standards. Our program protects sensitive data through advanced IT infrastructure management, ensuring secure operations for government contracts and client information.
People
Jeff King
President & CEO
Jeff King leads CPFD's global operations with 15+ years of experience in military logistics. He oversees Prime Vendor contracts and previously served as COO, expanding sushi operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Jim Labrecque
Chief Operating Officer
Jim Labrecque brings 35+ years of grocery distribution expertise to CPFD. He focuses on military logistics efficiency, warehouse management systems, and safety improvements after leading Northeast distribution operations at Stop & Shop.
Kevin Carpenter
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Carpenter manages CPFD's financial strategy with 20+ years of experience in government contract finance. He previously served as Corporate Controller and worked in public accounting, providing tax and audit services to distribution companies.
Chris Hott
Chief Information Officer
Chris Hott leads CPFD's cybersecurity initiatives and IT infrastructure. He has driven cloud migration since 2011 and ensures compliance with NIST and DoD cybersecurity standards through advanced technology solutions.
Brian Murdoch
Executive Vice President
Brian Murdoch directs CPFD's Prime Vendor Program and contract divisions. With 28+ years of experience, he has expanded global military food distribution networks and maintains key partnerships with defense agencies.
Questions
What industries does Coastal Pacific serve?
We serve military, food service, export, and commercial clients globally, specializing in logistics solutions for defense agencies and supply chain management.
How long has CPFD been in business?
Coastal Pacific has delivered logistics solutions since 1986, with over 38 years of experience in military and commercial distribution.
What geographic areas do you service?
We operate across the Western U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Singapore, Kwajalein, the Philippines, and the Indian Ocean regions.
What certifications does CPFD hold?
Our Stockton facility is SQF-certified, and we maintain NIST 800-171 compliance with ongoing CMMC Level 3 certification efforts for cybersecurity.
How can I request warehouse services?
Contact our logistics team to discuss your storage needs and receive a customized quote for our 1 million+ sq ft of warehouse capacity.
Who manages CPFD's cybersecurity?
Chief Information Officer Chris Hott oversees our cybersecurity program, ensuring compliance with federal standards and protecting client data.
