Our story begins with a lifelong passion for quality meat and hard work in the industry. For over 40 years, our family has been involved in the meat business on the industrial side, learning every detail of how quality products are made, handled, and delivered. Our dad started his early 20s working in a small local grocery store before moving into industrial meat packing, where he built decades of experience and expertise. Through all those years, he always carried a dream of one day owning his own local meat market.

That same dedication even led him to design one of the leading meat slicers used in industrial meat packing plants today, a reflection of his deep understanding of the trade and commitment to doing things the right way. When he’s not working with meat, you’ll find him doing woodworking—much of which can be seen throughout our store, adding a personal touch to the space.

Today, that dream has become a family effort. His children and grandchildren have all been part of the business, working events and helping serve the community. As three generations of Brighton graduates, we’re proud to carry on a tradition rooted in family, hard work, and local pride. Great Lakes Custom Meats and More was built not just as a business, but as a place where experience, family, and community all come together.