Thomas Baker

Director Of California Operations at ALLIED POTATO, INC.

Thomas Baker has a diverse work experience in the agricultural industry. Thomas started their career as a Compliance Lead at Kirschenmann Farms Inc. in 2014, where they developed and implemented safety and G.A.P. protocols. In 2016, they became a Farm Manager at Kirschenmann Farms Inc. / Allied Potato Inc., overseeing the day-to-day operations of the farm. Most recently, Thomas worked as the Director of California Operations at Allied Potato Inc., where they were responsible for the operational supervision of planning, planting, growing, harvesting, and processing of row crops in southern California.

Thomas Baker earned a degree in Public Policy with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General from California State University, Bakersfield. No specific start or end year of their education is provided.

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Bakersfield, United States

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ALLIED POTATO, INC.

In 2007, Jason Davenport founded Allied Potato, establishing a successful company specializing in the export of chipping potatoes from California and Washington. In 2009, the business expanded to include Brian Kirschenmann, a grower and packer from Bakersfield, California. With a similar vision for the future and strong partnership built on respect and hard work, the business quickly expanded and is now a recognized leader in the potato industry. As operations expanded to the northwest, Derek Davenport joined the team in 2010 and is now a valued partner heading the thriving farm and packing operation in the heart of Washington’s potato growing country. Similar to the California operation, Allied Potato Northwest utilizes the latest technology and proprietary processes that ensure the quality, freshness and continuity of supply that our customers have come to expect with each shipment. 2016 brought on the integration of a seed farm in Colorado – Allied Potato Colorado, and is being developed into a leading seed farm in Colorado after partnering with Jared Myers. With expanding operations to various parts of California, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado; international operations and expansion is one of the core ambitions of the company in the coming years.