Your father shaped both the business and a philosophy of putting people first. How do you carry that forward today?
Community is everything. We spend a lot of time with young people—interns, high school students—helping them understand work ethic and what it means to be part of something bigger.
This generation went through a lot with COVID. There’s more isolation, more anxiety—so we try to bring them into a culture of involvement through sports, the arts, and community events.
It’s about mentorship—inviting them in and showing them what’s possible.
How do those early experiences—selling blueberries and working through tough times—still influence you today?
Those years taught us everything—how to talk to people, how to work hard, and how to show up. Selling blueberries was my first lesson in customer service.
My dad believed relationships mattered just as much as the work itself. We grew up in the business, surrounded by people who mentored us—and that stuck.
Today, we try to create that same environment for our employees and their families.
What drew you to the Phil?
I was introduced through Steven, and what struck me right away was the sense of community—it reminded me of my father.
Getting involved showed me it’s not just about the music. It’s about connection, education, and bringing people together.
What role should the arts play in Plymouth’s future?
Collaboration is everything—it’s the key to survival.
The arts create shared experiences that bring people together in ways nothing else can. We need more partnerships between organizations, businesses, and the community.
When people work together, that’s when real impact happens.
What ties together the causes you support?
I’ll tell you honestly—it’s both personal and practical. Being involved connects you to people, and that matters in business. But more importantly, it’s about supporting the things that matter—kids, music, the arts, education.
I learned early on that if you’re going to support something, you should really show up—see where your time and resources are going. Not everyone knows how to help, but getting involved is the first step.
What keeps you energized?
It actually gives me energy. Being involved, working on projects, seeing history come to life—it all fuels me.
There are moments where you have to step back and choose your battles, but overall, it gives me a sense of purpose.
When you’re working on something that will still matter years from now, that’s motivating.
What would you like to see in Plymouth’s future?
More collaboration—and more communication.
We need to support local businesses, improve infrastructure, and create a more cohesive experience for people who live and visit here. Plymouth has so much to offer—we just need to connect the pieces better.
It’s grown into something much bigger than a small town, and we need to think about it that way.
What would your father be most proud of today?
Our people. The way they treat others, the way they carry forward his values—that’s what mattered most to him.
Everything comes full circle. The relationships you build, the bridges you don’t burn—they come back around.
What does downtime look like for you?
That’s a tough one—I stay pretty busy. But when I do slow down, I enjoy simple things: going to the beach, grabbing a bagel and coffee, working in the yard.
I also love reading—history, biographies, anything that helps me understand how we got to where we are. I try to read as much as I can, at least one book a week now.
To learn more about Peter and his business go to: https://www.tinyandsons.com/
