Vicente Mendoza, ranger of the Tapichalaca Reserve, started working for Fundación Jocotoco in January of 1999 helping to build trails. He is happy to work for Fundación Jocotoco and to be able to help conservation. He likes to monitor birds, take photographs, and feed the Jocotoco. He has recently implemented a chestnut naped antpitta feeder. His favorite bird is the Jocotoco.