Our Team
Darryl Frey
President/Owner
For the about 40 years I’ve had the blessing of being married to Sue, who I joking like to introduce as my first wife, was my high school sweetheart. Together we had two beautiful girls Jacqueline and Lisa that are both married and have kids of their own. The Grandkids to date total 6 and keep us younger everyday by chasing them around.
Produce has been a way of life for me since childhood. Starting as soon I could walk my two brothers, one sister and I would be helping Grandpa in the orchard. Sometimes there was more mischief than help, and that’s when my love with produce began. As I got beyond high school I worked the Muck fields for Bolthouse Farms harvesting carrots and onions, moving irrigation and then eventually in 1982 I moved into managing an apple packing facility that, little did I know, would later become my own. In 1990 my Father-in-Law John Neiederer bought the packing facility and Greenridge Fruit was Born! Together we grew the business and by 2000 John decided it was time to retire, he dropped the key on my desk and the business was mine to carry on from there. I love the produce industry, it’s fast paced, ever changing, and a new challenge every day. I can’t imagine what life would have been like if I was working in produce.
Terry Schulz
I grew up on a cash crop farm in Michigan's thumb, but my first job out of college was in the Traverse City region. That is where I had my first experiences with Michigan's fruit industry, working with growers on soil fertility, scouting the various aspects of cherry and apple production. The level of hard work, care and technical skill necessary to raise a high-quality, crop of apples is tremendous. so much can go wrong over the course of the growing season; it takes an outstanding producer to get it all right/ At Greenridge, we're fortunate to market some of the worlds finest fruit thanks to the excellent group of growers we work with. Currently, I reside in Ravenna, Mi with my wife, two sons and a daughter. I hold degrees in crop and Soil Sciences from Michigan State University and am a huge fan of the green and white.
I am excited for the opportunity to work with the team at Greenridge Fruit.Learning the marketing side of the produce business and using my previous experience to help take care of the customers and growers.
Dan Frey
Plant Manager
Growing up in the heart of Michigan’s Apple growing region I drive past the orchards every day, it’s a beautiful scenery to commute through and one that everyone should experience someday! When I’m not running the packing line at Greenridge Fruit, there’s a good chance I’m somewhere outside or with my family. My passion for deer hunting has turned me to in a small famer, growing food plots. On spring weekends, I try to make it up to my grandparent’s cabin to fish for trout. When the opportunity comes up for me to make it to the Upper Peninsula in the winter I’m going as fast as I can on a snowmobile! During any and all of those activities you will find me in the company of my family, who I love to spend time with!
“It’s just packing apples!” that was the statement that sold me on getting into the apple business. I soon learned it’s much more that just packing apples, in fact packing apples it just a small part of what I do. Looking a fruit quality, food safety, inventory management, etc. are all things that keep me sharp every day, but when you have good people surrounding you it makes all the difference. We’ve got long time employees that take pride in their work and contribute to our team atmosphere. This career has pushed me to learn new skills and sharpen the ones I already had, and everyday is a new challenge to take on. At the end of the day though it’s just packing apples!
Jeremy Oliver
Food Safety | Operation Manager
With a strong background in Food Safety and Operations, I joined Greenridge Fruit in 2025 as the Food Safety Manager. I am fully aware of the importance of this role, and the legacy of those who came before me. I am committed to learning every facet of the produce industry.
What drew me to Greenridge Fruit was the genuine care leadership shows for its people. Every department works in harmony, supporting one another to meet the needs of our customers. It’s a team-first environment where everyone steps in to help whenever and wherever needed.
At Greenridge, Food Safety is not the responsibility of just one person, it’s a shared value and a core part of our culture. It’s an ongoing conversation and a collective commitment woven into every level of the organization. As a lifelong learner, I’m dedicated to upholding the highest standards of food safety, ensuring the products we pack are safe, fresh, and healthy for everyone. Outside of work, I’ve been happily married to my wife, Susie, since 2007. Our greatest joy is our 14-year-old son, and together we’re proud to be active in Scouting America. In our free time, we enjoy spending time with our pets, including chickens, cats, and an axolotl, traveling as a family and aiming to take a new vacation each year. Born and raised in Minnesota, I’m a loyal fan of all the Minnesota sports teams, a trivia buff, and never pass up the chance to tell a good “dad joke.” I’m excited for the journey ahead here at Greenridge Fruit and grateful to be part of a team so committed to excellence and care.