The People of Ponderosa Partnership
Rick Ellithorpe
Owner
As owner of Ponderosa Partnership, Rick oversees all aspects of the business. Rick’s goals are to raise the healthiest, highest quality products for our customers.
Jed Ellithorpe
Owner
Jed also oversees all aspects of the business, and is always exploring new areas that have potential for the operation. As a graduate from Fort Lewis, he understands the importance of profitability and keeping up with new trends.
Jake Burris
Farm Operations
Jake works directly with our farm managers, ensuring a smooth operation across the farm. He is also very involved in water management on the operation. As a graduate from Colorado State University, he specializes in business and crop production.
Dan Sanderson
GAP Coordinator
Dan oversees our entire operations Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). He ensures that our high standards for quality are applied during each step of the farming process. Dan is also our certified well tester and is a WPS coordinator.
Barbra Davis
Financial Analyst
Barbra works closely with everyone, she mainly focuses on the financials of the farm. She also assists Dan with GAP, and as a recent graduate from Colorado State University, she helps with the cattle operation.
Russell Brown
Farm Manager
Russell has been farming since 1988, he manages Potatoes, Barley and Wheat.
Craig Perrin
Farm Manager
Craig has been farming since 1972, he manages Potatoes, Barley, Wheat and Alfalfa. He also has a small herd of buffalo that he keeps on the side.
Cale Bradshaw
Farm/Ranch Manager
Cale has been farming since 2001. He manages Potatoes, Barley, Wheat and Alfalfa. Cale also runs our day to day ranching operations in La Garita, CO. Cale understands the value of creating and maintain a sustainable environment for our cattle to roam and graze.
