Oberweis Dairy named Renato DePaolis II CEO, succeeding Adam Kraber, who will remain with the company as senior vice president of sales and growth.   

DePaolis joins Oberweis from the Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies) corporate team, where he played a key role in strategic operations and worked closely with Oberweis to lay the foundation for its next chapter.

“This is not a reset — it’s a boost,” said Geoff Hoffmann, CEO of HF Companies’ private equity arm. “I am confident in Renato’s ability to lead Oberweis into its next phase of growth and help the company realize its full potential.”

The 2024 acquisition by HF Companies marked a turning point for Oberweis, with the family office committing to revitalizing operations and investing in long-term growth. Within the first year of ownership, HF Companies invested $15 million in store upgrades and $6 million to enhance Oberweis’ North Aurora production facility.

DePaolis brings decades of experience leading teams through transformation and innovation, with a career spanning aerospace technology and global logistics. He has advised two U.S. presidential administrations on national security operations and earned recognition for driving measurable improvements in organizational performance. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, a Master’s in Global Policy from Johns Hopkins SAIS, a JD from Boston College Law, and a BA from Tufts University. He is also a licensed attorney.

“I believe in this company, the brand, and the product,” said DePaolis. “We’re building on the momentum created by the dedicated team and evolving our strategy to accelerate growth. I’m energized by what’s ahead and honored to help lead Oberweis into its next chapter.”