Oakhurst Dairy said that John H. Bennett and Thomas A. Brigham will be named co-presidents of the company following a meeting of the board of directors in April. As originally planned, President and CEO William P. Bennett plans to transition from day-to-day operations but will maintain an active role in the company’s management as Chairman of the Board.
John Bennett is the third brother in the third generation of the Bennett family and the company’s current executive vice president and chief operating officer. Brigham is executive vice president and chief financial officer.