Tom Van Riper

Tom Van Riper is an experienced professional with a solid background in operations and management. Currently serving as the SC Ops Senior Manager at PepsiCo since January 2024, Tom previously held the position of Plant Manager at Preferred Packaging Solutions, Inc. from December 2018 to April 2022. Additional experience includes a role as a Summer Associate at Deloitte between May 2023 and August 2023, and managerial positions at POOLCORP in 2015. Earlier career experiences include serving as a Lifeguard at Washtenaw County and as an intern in the Mayor's Office of the City of Lansing, Michigan. Tom holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Michigan State University.