
Thomas Jackson – EP. 24 – President & Co-Founder of PAR365
11/04/24 • 27 min
Thomas Jackson has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a career background in research and development in the food industry. Previous to opening PAR3565 LLC, with his wife and co-founder Mercedes, and beginning his journey as an entrepreneur he was an industry expert and in food science and food product development. He most recently developed products for Target’s food and beverage owned brands. Prior to Target, he created new and innovative food products for companies including Kraft Foods and Land O’Lakes. He is also dedicated to finding opportunities to connect, coach, and mentor underrepresented youth to expose them to a myriad of opportunities to realize their potential.
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Thomas Jackson has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a career background in research and development in the food industry. Previous to opening PAR3565 LLC, with his wife and co-founder Mercedes, and beginning his journey as an entrepreneur he was an industry expert and in food science and food product development. He most recently developed products for Target’s food and beverage owned brands. Prior to Target, he created new and innovative food products for companies including Kraft Foods and Land O’Lakes. He is also dedicated to finding opportunities to connect, coach, and mentor underrepresented youth to expose them to a myriad of opportunities to realize their potential.
#BlackOwnedBusiness #Golf #Entrepreneurship #Community #GolfVibeFun #GolfLeagues
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