Peter Vitarisi - Mba-Hr

Peter Vitarisi holds an MBA in Human Resources and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Currently serving as Chief People Officer at Grimmway Farms since February 2024, Vitarisi previously held the same title at Basic American Foods from January 2022 to July 2023. Vitarisi's extensive experience includes a significant tenure at E. & J. Gallo Winery as HR Business Partner Lead and Business Transformation Program Co-Lead, contributing to the company's recognition as one of Glassdoor's 'Best Places to Work' from 2017 to 2021. Earlier roles at The J.M. Smucker Company included Global Learning Development & Talent Acquisition Head and Head of Human Resources for the Canadian Business Unit. Vitarisi's foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University.