George Powell, Vice President

George and his brother Verne started Great Lakes in 1983, and have worked together in the produce industry ever since. George enjoys traveling the globe to meet current and potential growers, always in search of the finest products. He has most frequented Asian countries as well as Turkey, and excels in procuring bakery ingredients. George earned a degree in Business from Indiana University. He enjoys playing pickleball (and is one of the very best in the area) and spending time on the board of the Food Rescue Program of Northwest Michigan. He enjoys sailing and tennis on the shores of Torch Lake, usually followed by a glass of white wine on the deck of the cottage.