R & G Potato Company

General information

R&G Potato Company was founded in 1977 by Garn Theobald and Ray DeRoche. A few years into the business, Ray retired and Garn’s brother, Steve, was brought in as a partner and CFO. The two brothers grew R&G and propelled it to become the successful business it is today.

In 2003, the company diversified and the first crop of Navajo Mesa Farms commenced. Navajo Mesa Farms has become an integral part of the R&G legacy and provided an opportunity to expand the business from a brokerage-only standpoint to become a self-sustainable grower.

2013 marked the beginning of retirements from the company’s initial executives: Garn Theobald, former Chairman of the Board, retired in 2013, followed in 2015 by Steve Theobald, former CEO, and Ken Holman, former COO. The combined experience of these three men and their commitment to the company left large shoes to fill, and has presented an opportunity for a new generation to come aboard. Scott Stanger, CEO, Justin Reynolds, CFO, and Brian Theobald, COO/Farm Manager, are currently overseeing day-to-day operations and focused on continued company growth and success.

R&G Potato Company employs 18 full-time employees throughout the year, increasing that number by 20-30 on a seasonal basis. Navajo Mesa Farms currently employs 25 full-time employees with an additional 75-90 during peak seasons. We presently ship potatoes 12 months of the year and greatly depend on the dedication of these reliable employees in order to fulfill our commitment to our customers.

We are an American business and proud to contribute to feeding Americans every day. We love what we do and look forward to providing quality white chipping potatoes for many years to come.