Harbor Foods
Justin Erickson has extensive work experience, primarily with Harbor Wholesale Foods. Justin started at the company in 1990 as a part-time delivery driver, warehouse worker, and special projects assistant. Over the years, they worked their way up and held various roles, including Sales Representative, Director of Sales, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Co-President. In 2007, they became the CEO, where they were responsible for setting strategy, leading the team, and upholding the company's family values. Justin held this position until October 2019 when they became the Chief Executive Officer of Harbor Foods, a role they currently hold. In addition to their work at Harbor Wholesale Foods, Justin also worked as a Ski Instructor at Crystal Mountain Ski Area from 1994 to 1997.
Justin Erickson pursued their education starting in 1994 at the University of Puget Sound, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Finance in 1997. Justin then continued their studies at Saint Martin's University from 2001 to 2003, where they completed a Master's in Business Administration.
Harbor Foods
Harbor Foods is dedicated to supporting our local entrepreneurs that provide jobs in their communities, bring convenience to busy lives, and invite us all to experience life around the table. Every day. Harbor is proud to receive one of the coveted 2023 Washington's Best Workplaces Awards and recognition as one of Washington's Fastest-growing Private Companies. Harbor Foods is the largest independent 4th generation family-owned distributor on the West Coast, obsessed with the success of each of its 1,200+ team members. Harbor Foods and subsidiaries Harbor Wholesale and Harbor Foodservice serve over 8,000 restaurants, hospitality venues, conveniences stores, and independent grocers with a wide selection of local and national products, business solutions and Harbor owned Real Fresh Brands™. Brands such as Scratch Dig-in-Chicken™, Mountain Fresh™, Via Vita Pizza®, Split Shift®, Watertown Craft Roasted®, Mein Street®, and Skippers®. Harbor Foods also houses Northlink Logistics, an end-to-end third-party logistics company where our culture and values create a unique hassle-free experience. For additional information, please visit us at harborfoods.com.