Editor’s note: The following profile is from the 2023 Packer 25, our annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain. (You can view all honorees here.) This feature has been edited for length and clarity.
Morgan McCormick — Owner, Tater Traders LLC
Earlier this year, Morgan McCormick assumed ownership of Tater Traders LLC, a company that primarily specializes in brokering potatoes with farms and clients nationwide. In addition to managing Tater Traders’ growing industry presence, McCormick is currently working on an expansion initiative for a new enterprise located in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, dedicated to washing and packaging potatoes. The new venture, Platinum Potato Inc., is slated to launch mid-November.
What inspires you as you look at the year ahead?
I find inspiration in opportunities and the people around me. The produce industry is packed with exceptional individuals I am fortunate to collaborate with every day. I am convinced that with dedication and creative thinking, this industry offers boundless potential, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds in store.
Describe a career highlight or lesson you have learned that informs your work today.
My career highlight would be working with my sister, Katie. She recently started in August, and it’s been amazing to see her figure out the industry and learn the ropes. There are quite a few family businesses in this industry, and I am so blessed to be able to work with her!
