Mike is a 3rd generation potato grower, with deep roots in the potato and onion growing region of Eastern Washington. After graduating from Seattle University with a BA in Communications, Mike worked as a broadcast journalist for two years before returning to the industry to lead sales for Basin Gold Cooperative. He has served on the Washington State Potato Commission,and the United States Potato Board and is an alumnus of the United Fresh Produced Leadership Program and recipient of the 2003 NPC/EPA Environmental Stewardship Award.