Peter Schlee

Co-Founder and President

Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Peter graduated from Canisius College with a degree in Finance. After launching his initial career trading Cottonseed and Cottonseed by-products, he co-developed an innovative marketing program called GinLink for the cotton ginning industry.

Subsequently, Peter co-founded the original APEX in 2001 with longtime friend and colleague James Patterson. The creation of his own business was established and based upon the fundamental principles of personal relationships, integrity, and marketplace agility.

Outside of the office, Peter is an avid outdoorsmen; he enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf. His lifelong love for the outdoors has taught him the greatest lessons in patience, preparedness, awareness, and adaptability; all qualities he has brought and translated into the APEX philosophy.