Great Lakes Cheese
Food and Beverage ManufacturingOhio, United States1001-5000 Employees
Great Lakes Cheese manufactures and packages natural and processed cheeses in bulk, shredded, and sliced formats. It supplies grocery, club and super stores as well as restaurant chains and foodservice distributors, supporting both retail and foodservice operations. The company operates a national footprint with facilities in Ohio, New York, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, and a facility under construction in Texas. Founded in 1958 by Swiss immigrant Hans Epprecht, the business began as a door-to-door delivery operation and remains privately held by the Epprecht family. In 1998, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan established a 20% stake for employee-owners, making it a family- and employee-owned enterprise. The company is headquartered in Hiram, Ohio, and maintains a sizable workforce across its production network.