The Remarkable Journey of The Pearl Valley Cheese Company With Chuck Ellis (Ep. 35)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to run and operate a successful business?
How about doing it over multiple generations spanning nearly a century?
In the latest installment of the Finish Big Podcast, Mark Dorman sits down with Chuck Ellis, recently retired president and CEO of the renowned Pearl Valley Cheese Company in Ohio. Listen as they delve into the rich history, challenges, and expansions of the cheese industry, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of family businesses and the cheese production process.
Guest discusses:
- The Swiss immigrant influence on the cheese industry in Ohio
- The journey of Pearl Valley Cheese from the early nineteen hundreds to the present day
- The impact of regulatory pressures and expansions on the business
- Cheese pricing, milk markets, and margins in the industry
- Family dynamics in business
- And more
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About our Guest:
Chuck is the recently retired president and CEO of the Pearl Valley Cheese Company. A company that for nearly 100 years has been making an assortment of cheeses in Fresno, Ohio.
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