Richard Nworah

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Aminata Village Resources

   Dec 2018 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As CEO and founder of Aminata Village Resources, I’ve led the company’s growth from startup to a trusted bulk supplier of Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle) in the U.S. market. Since launching in 2018, we\'ve successfully sold and shipped over 25 containers of hibiscus to buyers across North America. Key Responsibilities:Spearheaded regulatory compliance for U.S. market entry, including:USDA import approvalsFDA facility and product registrationAGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) compliance and qualificationOversaw supply chain development from farm partnerships to final U.S. distribution.Built and managed international logistics, customs clearance, and port operations (primarily Houston).Developed business relationships with bulk buyers, distributors, and herbal brands in the tea, wellness, and nutraceutical industries.Created all key business systems, pricing strategies, and quality assurance protocols. Major Achievements:Successfully imported and sold 25+ full containers of hibiscus since 2018.Built a high-trust supply chain from Africa to the U.S. with consistent product quality.Secured repeat buyers through strong B2B relationship management and responsiveness.Positioned the company as a go-to supplier for bulk hibiscus within the U.S. herbal market.