Dairy Farmers of America names Dennis Rodenbaugh president and CEO, effective July 1
Rodenbaugh succeeds Richard P. Smith who served DFA for 16 years.
At a recent Board of Directors meeting of the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the board announced that Dennis Rodenbaugh would be taking the helm as president and CEO of the Kansas City, Kansas-based nonprofit cooperative. Rodenbaugh succeeds Richard (Rick) P. Smith, who officially stepped down on June 30 after 16 years of service.
Rodenbaugh joined DFA in 2007 and has held several leadership roles throughout the organization. Most recently, he held the title of executive vice president, council operations, and president, Ingredient Solutions, DFA says. In that role, Rodenbaugh was responsible for overseeing U.S. milk marketing and Farm Services, along with the 23 commercial manufacturing plants and marketing operations of DFA’s global Ingredient Solutions Division.