Mike Behrendt

Mike Behrendt has a diverse background in the agricultural industry, with their most recent position being the Vice President of Potato Operations at Grimmway Farms since March 2023. Before that, they served as the VP of Farm Operations at Tasteful Selections LLC from October 2021 to March 2023. Prior to this, Mike held various roles at Black Gold Farms, including VP of Chip and Frozen Potato Division from November 2019 to October 2021, Director of Operations Midwest from November 2013 to November 2019, and Farm Manager from November 2011 to November 2013. Their career began at Howell Farms, where they worked as an Operations Manager from May 2003 to November 2011.

Mike Behrendt studied Agricultural Economics at Purdue University from 1997 to 2001. In addition, they obtained the TEPAP I & II certifications from Texas A&M University in January 2017.