FRESNO, CA - Founded in 1975, Famous Software is celebrating its 50th anniversary serving the technology needs of the fresh produce industry.

“Our founder, Wayne Holm, was just a country kid with a dream and an entrepreneurial spirit,” Managing Partner Kirk Parrish states in a recent press release.

A native of California’s central valley, Holm’s technology career started during the Vietnam War where he served in the data processing unit in the Pentagon. After completing his military service and an accounting course at Fresno City College, Holm continued expanding his technological expertise by coding accounting systems for local companies. Eventually, Holm branched out on his own and joined forces with John Dietz and Harvey Kuffner to create what is today, Famous Software, LLC.

“Wayne, Harvey, and John understood that their success depended on establishing a strong partnership with their customers,” Parrish elaborates. “By listening to their challenges and developing solutions to address those needs, they were able to build trust that achieved mutual success. Those principles created a solid foundation for growth and are why we’ve been in business for over 50 years.”

Today, Famous Software is still headquartered in Fresno, California, with a staff of over 80 employees who average more than 11 years of service at the company.

“We have been and always will be dedicated to supporting the fresh produce industry,” details President, Heather Hammack. “Famous ERP is purpose-built to meet the unique needs of the industry we serve. Our team has a passion for fresh produce and our customers rely on us to help them solve tough challenges.”

“I love Famous Software,” Steve Church of Church Brothers Farms shares. “One of the greatest things about Famous is that they really know fresh produce. A few years ago, I called Heather because we needed some help. Within days, she had assembled a team that came to our facility to discuss the situation. They put a plan in place and built a solution from scratch, which has helped us provide even better service to our customers.”

Famous Software’s diverse customer base includes Distributors, Wholesalers, Grower, Packer, Shippers, Exporters, Brokers, and Labor Contractors across North America.

“We believe in culture and we believe in Famous’ culture,” Anthony Serafino of EXP Group adds. “We feel that if you are going to partner with a company, the synergies of both should align. Famous checks all the boxes for us.”

With more than 1,500 installation sites and over 20,000 users, Famous is the leading technology provider in the fresh produce industry. Throughout 2025, Famous Software will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in a variety of different ways, including leveraging a new, celebratory logo. More information can be found here: https://famoussoftware.com/landing/fiftyyearsfamous.