Meet the Team
Team Peterson is dedicated to delivering a world of good taste, founded on strong relationships and a commitment to exceptional service. For over 75 years, we have proudly served the Pacific Northwest and beyond as a family-owned company. From CDL drivers and HACCP-certified QA specialists to ACS-CCPs, chefs, and pastry chefs, our talented team brings a wealth of expertise that is the foundation of our success.
Ownership
Our owners, Laurra and Brian, proudly keep our business family-owned, leading us with a vision that propels us into a bright future. Their commitment ensures that while we evolve, we stay true to the core principles that have always defined our success.
Chief Executive Officer
Bob brings a proven track record of scaling global brands and businesses across the CPG and hospitality sectors. As CEO of the Peterson Cheese Company, he is leading our company into its next chapter of growth, he champions innovation, operational excellence, building strategic partnerships, and cultivating a purpose-driven culture while honoring the company’s 75+ year legacy in specialty and artisanal foods.
Executive Team
Our executive team brings together decades of leadership across specialty food and logistics. Guided by Peterson’s heritage as a family-owned importer, distributor, converter, and 3PL provider, the team works to connect world-class producers with retailers and foodservice partners across the country. With a focus on operational excellence, strategic growth, and relationship-building, they are united in their mission to deliver a world of good taste.
Sales
At Peterson, we cherish our relationships above all else.
Our National Sales Team collaborates with top retailers to meet the evolving tastes of today’s consumers. By building strong, cross-continental partnerships, they bring diverse, trend-setting foods to shelves nationwide.
Our Outside Sales Team, made up of expert Cheesemongers, Chefs, and specialty food professionals, shares a unified goal: putting customer care first with outstanding communication and expertise. They are dedicated to helping each customer grow their business.
Our Inside Sales Team brings this dedication to life, delivering seamless customer experiences with exceptional communication and in-depth product knowledge. They ensure every interaction and transaction is seamless.
Purchasing & Imports
Our Purchasing and Imports teams are dedicated to sourcing high-quality products, ensuring a diverse and reliable selection for our customers.
Our Purchasing team is the backbone of supply, ensuring a robust inventory that keeps our shelves stocked with a variety of specialty foods for every customer. Agile and supportive, they work seamlessly to plan and forecast with all departments.
Our Imports team masterfully navigates the complexities of logistics, bringing unique products into the U.S. with seamless precision and adherence to regulations. Known for their longstanding expertise and cost-efficiency, they are an essential part of cultivating our international partnerships.
WA Operations
Our WA operations team is dedicated to streamlining efficiency and optimizing costs, ensuring our entire operation runs smoothly. In addition to maintaining our facilities, they are focused on expanding our third-party logistics (3PL) services to offer more efficient storage and delivery options so you can focus on what you love.
NJ Operations
Our New Jersey team coordinates product movement with advanced technology, driving efficiency and creating strategic solutions for evolving customer needs. The Receiving team partners with vendors to secure timely deliveries, preparing products for the next stages. Meanwhile, the dynamic Warehouse team excels in stocking, picking, and dispatching goods, ensuring every order is carefully prepared and dispatched on schedule.
Production
Our production team are experts in transforming bulk cheeses into conveniently sized portions, ready for retail. They not only cut and price each piece to meet customer specifications, they also ensure your items are sale-ready upon delivery.
Drivers
Our drivers are the face of our company, embodying our commitment to exceptional customer service with every delivery. With a focus on reliability, they make sure products reach customers safely and punctually, building a partnership of trust. Their dedication to consistent and efficient service keeps our customers satisfied and our operations running smoothly.
Marketing
Our Marketing team is a dynamic blend of food connoisseurs, marketing strategists, graphic designers, and event experts, collaborating closely with our suppliers and sales team. Together, they create unique educational experiences and introduce innovative product ideas, inspiring and engaging our customers at every opportunity.
Information Technology
Our IT team equips our company with cutting-edge technology solutions, amplifying efficiency and enabling every employee to excel in their roles. They deliver the technological prowess our customers rely on for seamless sourcing and dynamic engagement with our team.
Accounting
Our Accounting team meticulously oversees the company’s financial operations, ensuring smooth transactions with suppliers, customers, and employees while providing strategic guidance on budgeting and resource allocation. As the cornerstone of Peterson’s financial stability, they maintain a steady pulse on our fiscal health, driving growth while sustaining stability.
Quality Assurance
Ensuring your safety, our Quality Assurance team works tediously to protect consumers by making sure that the food items they buy meet our safety standards. Our team is committed to providing consistently safe, high-quality products that uphold our promise of reliability.
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