John Rader is the Director of Operations for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in Sumner and joined them with the acquisition by GMCR of the Tully’s brand, wholesale business and supply chain.
John has 35 years of broad experience in food manufacturing industry. He has a B.S. Degree in Baking Science and Management from Kansas State University and an M.S. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Mr. Rader is a former Chairman of the American Society of Baking, Oregon Food Bank and a current member of the City of Hope Pacific Northwest Food Industry Circle
Green Mountain Roasters believes in using the power of business to make the world a better place. Each step on the long road from tree to cup gives an opportunity to create better coffee, and a better world. From carefully sourcing and roasting the highest quality beans, to empowering employees and protecting the environment, they focus on what’s important. Their goal is to create truly inspired coffee that’s environmentally sound, socially just, and undeniably delicious.
Come and hear how they have become a renowned socially responsible business and how even the smallest of businesses can contribute to making a better world - one step at a time.