Kevin's professional sustainability journey in the Food and Beverage Industry began in July 2011, when he was tasked with launching the sustainability program at Premier Mushrooms Inc., a Progressive Northern California Indoor Mushroom Farm. On his first day, Kevin was given a temporary desk, several years of historical utility bills and a mound of renewable energy project proposals. Over the next 8.5 years, he would help the farm reduce operating expenses by $1,000,000, capture $750,000 in incentives and significantly reduce their environmental footprint while gaining a competitive advantage and building a culture of sustainability.
During his time at Premier Mushrooms, Kevin witnessed first-hand the benefits that accrue to a business that prioritizes sustainability. However, a sustainability journey, as in most worthwhile pursuits, is sure to encounter obstacles along the way. Kevin created Valley to Summit in order to help businesses overcome these obstacles and establish a program that will serve their business for years to come.