people in the dairy industry

National Dairy Council’s Greg Miller receives multiple awards, honors

Miller wears several hats at the council and also is a longtime Dairy Foods columnist.

May 18, 2022

National Dairy Council’s Greg Miller, Ph.D. — who serves as chief science officer, Global Dairy Platform’s nutrition sector lead, and special counsel to the CEO on global nutrition affairs — was recently recognized with four prestigious awards and honors.

Tom Gallagher to step down as CEO of DMI

The board of directors named Barbara O’Brien, DMI president and CEO of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, the next CEO.

September 28, 2021

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the Rosemont, Ill.-based dairy checkoff program that drives trust and sales of dairy products on behalf of America’s 31,000 dairy farm families and importers, announced that Tom Gallagher decided to conclude his 30-year tenure as CEO to devote more time to teaching and other opportunities.

IDFA promotes Heather Soubra to senior vp, strategic initiatives

The association also names Matt Herrick senior vp, public affairs and communications, and executive director of the IDFA Foundation.

July 8, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the promotion of Heather Soubra to the new position of senior vice president, strategic initiatives, effective July 1.

Sue Taylor of Leprino Foods receives IDFA Laureate Award

The award was presented on Jan. 25 during the association’s annual Dairy Forum.

January 25, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., said it recognized the remarkable leadership of Sue Taylor, former vice president of dairy economics and policy for Leprino Foods Co., by honoring her with the IDFA Laureate Award.

Crystal Creamery appoints Dennis Roberts president and CEO

Consumer marketing veteran returns to local dairy company.

August 18, 2020

Crystal Creamery, Modesto, Calif., said its board of directors appointed Dennis Roberts, vice president of sales and marketing for the dairy company from 2014 through 2018, as the president and CEO.

Supplier news

Caloris’ co-founder, Linda Zimmer, retires

Zimmer helped found Caloris in 2006; she will retain her seat on the company’s board.

May 15, 2018

Zimmer helped found Caloris in 2006; she will retain her seat on the company’s board.

International Dairy Foods Association CEO Michael Dykes

Meet the new boss

IDFA CEO lays out the challenges facing the dairy industry

Michael Dykes served as vice president of government affairs for Monsanto for the past 19 years.

January 30, 2017

At today’s Dairy Forum, new president and CEO of IDFA Michael Dykes said he will build coalitions with related parties to strengthen the dairy industry.

Unfiltered views

Jerry Anderson retires from Synder Filtration

From the family dairy farm in Wisconsin to a long career with the membrane technology company.

September 20, 2016

Jerry Anderson, who spent his entire career working in the dairy industry and advancing technologies for efficient dairy processing, is retiring from Synder Filtration.

Personnel file

Sargento promotes Bartnik; Bastian joins Idaho dairy group; remembering Elwood Kirkpatrick

Kirkpatrick served the dairy industry for over 28 years in various leadership positions, including 26 years as president of Michigan Milk Producers Association.

May 27, 2016

News about people in the dairy processing industry: William (Bill) Bartnik, Eric Bastian and Elwood Kirkpatrick.

The corner office

Changing of the guard at AMPI, Darigold

Ed Welch has resigned as president and CEO of AMPI. Jim Wegner plans to step down from Darigold on Jan. 1, 2016.

December 4, 2014

Associated Milk Producers Inc. announced today its president and CEO Ed Welch, resigned for personal reasons. Jim Wegner said he will retire in 2016 as President and CEO of the Northwest Dairy Association.