MEET YOUR FUTURE VOLUNTEER LEADERS
Garret Powell Sales & Operations, Peter Rabbit Farms
Previously handling business development for tech giant Oracle, Garret has applied his operational intelligence and strong business acumen to further solidify his family farm as one of the premier produce grower/shippers in the Coachella Valley. Garret serves as a key player in the sales and operations team at Peter Rabbit Farms, and through the years has skillfully delivered a seamless customer experience and facilitated breakthrough innovations to enhance standard operating procedures.
Today, Garret proudly stands alongside his father, brother, uncle and cousin as the third and fourth generation of Powells owning and operating Peter Rabbit Farms. Journey with Garret as he shares a little bit more about his life.
“Christmas Card photo of my small family, with our son (Milo the puppy). You can find me with these two most of the time.”
“Even though I mainly operate out of the sales office, I like to make it to the fields as much as I possibly can. Here I am checking on our carrot growth and quality in the field. Carrots in hand!”
“Walking the pepper field in early April, checking the crop before the crown pick with my Dad (Steve Powell) and my brother (Collin Powell).” together, but one of our all-time trips was to the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland. Après Ski, fondue and lots of chocolate (not pictured).” “We love to visit new places! Here you see my wonderful lady (and best friend!) and me. We’ve traveled extensively
“Family is everything and this shot is one of my favorites because it puts our personalities on display. We’re just having fun!”
“My first trip to the LA Market was a success. Franz De Klotz, a veteran of that market (and current WG board member), showed me the way and snapped a photo of me with some Peter Rabbit boxes in the wild!”
Garret is one of nine individuals selected to be in Class 6 of the Future Volunteer Leaders, a program that guides the next generation of leaders within Western Growers member companies interested in becoming more informed and effective advocates for the fresh produce industry.
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