Staff

“Exceptional service, every time”

The management and staff at NoKota Packers, Inc. is quality conscious. The flavorful potatoes are under inspection by people who want the best product for the consumer. NPI employees are part of a team whose goal is to be the best potato warehouse/washplant in the eyes of our growers, customers, vendors and ourselves. To do this we are committed to the very highest standards – to deliver a first-rate product and exceptional service.

	Carissa Olsen Occupation: President & CEO Employed Since: 2005 carissa@nokotapackers.com
	Ron Gjelsness Occupation: Owner & Secretary/Treasurer Employed Since: 1979 ron@nokotapackers.com
	Tim Lee Occupation: Owner & Vice President Employed Since: 1979 tim@nokotapackers.com
	Mike Rerick Occupation: VP of Sales & Marketing Employed Since: 2010 miker@nokotapackers.com
	Steve Johnson Occupation: Sales Employed Since: 2011 stevej@nokotapackers.com
	Josh Ensign Occupation: Controller Employed Since: 2009 josh@nokotapackers.com
	Christopher Gjelsness Occupation: Owner, Transportation & Warehouse Manager & Food Safety Assistant Employed Since: 2019 chris@nokotapackers.com
	Ryne Anderson Occupation: Grower Representative Employed Since: 2022 ryne@nokotapackers.com
	Stacy Smelden Occupation: Food Safety Coordinator & Office Assistant Employed Since: 2023 stacy@nokotapackers.com