Peterson Farms, Inc.
Tavan Pickerd is an experienced network engineering professional with a career spanning over a decade at Peterson Farms Inc, where the role as Network Engineer has been held since August 2010. Prior experience includes a position as Network Technician at Ferris State University from September 2009 to May 2010, focusing on establishing server systems and creating build guidelines. Tavan has also worked as an Applications Technician and Student Technician at Ferris State University, providing technical support and engaging in programming projects. An early career included customer service roles at Gull's Landing and a position as Student Technician at Pentwater Public Schools, where skills in technology and employee training were developed. Tavan holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Systems from Ferris State University, with minors in Digital Security and Forensics, and Psychology.
Peterson Farms, Inc.
Peterson Farms is the largest privately owned fruit processor in Michigan. We are a family-owned and operated group of companies dedicated to providing the highest quality products to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Peterson Farms Fresh Inc., a state of the art fresh-cut facility, focuses on the production of apples. We are dedicated to preserving the freshness of the apples, so only the best apples find their way to our fresh-cut line. Our apples aren’t just fresh… they are Peterson Fresh. Peterson Farms Inc. is a marketing leader of frozen fruits in the United States. Annually, we market over 150 million finished pounds of frozen fruits in addition to 7 million gallons of single strength apple juice and juice concentrates. The frozen commodities we process are apples, tart cherries, sweet cherries, cultivated blueberries, Cling and Freestone peaches and Damson plums.