Blake Anderson CEO of American Dairy Products Institute
https://www.adpi.org Blake Anderson is the current President and CEO of the American Dairy Products Institute. Anderson joined ADPI with over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and business development w...
Read Bio Blake Anderson Blake Anderson is the current President and CEO of the American Dairy Products Institute. Anderson joined ADPI with over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and business development working for leading ingredient and food manufactures. Prior to coming to ADPI, Anderson held the leadership role of Senior Vice President of New Business Development at California Dairies overseeing the sales, marketing and business development and profit and loss responsibility for their global butter, processed fluids, cream cheese and nutritional powders business across all channels.
Tom Bailey Senior Consumer Foods analyst at Rabobank International
Tom Bailey is a Senior Consumer Foods analyst at Rabobank with over a decade of experience across the food and agriculture supply chain. Tom’s experience began early with his involveme...
Read Bio Tom Bailey Tom Bailey is a Senior Consumer Foods analyst at Rabobank with over a decade of experience across the food and agriculture supply chain. Tom’s experience began early with his involvement on the family farm in Winchester, Illinois. Tom’s professional experience has led him to 10+ years in New Zealand where he worked in senior positions at both Fonterra and Southern Pastures. Tom has experience in dairy commodities, price setting and forecasting, consumer product marketing, corporate strategy, and mergers and acquisitions. Tom is currently a Senior Analyst for Rabobank, he covers research in the consumer food and foodservice sectors.
KJ Burrington Director of Technical, Education and Technical Development at American Dairy Products Institute
https://www.adpi.org Kimberlee (KJ) Burrington is the Director of Training, Education and Technical Development of ADPI. Prior to joining ADPI, KJ served as the Ingredient Applications Program Coordinator for th...
Read Bio KJ Burrington Kimberlee (KJ) Burrington is the Director of Training, Education and Technical Development of ADPI. Prior to joining ADPI, KJ served as the Ingredient Applications Program Coordinator for the Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research (CDR). She has over 25 years of experience in product development including her past positions at Ridgeview Industries, the Keebler Company, and as a consultant to the baking industry. KJ has served as a member of ADPI’s Center of Excellence since its inception in 2012
Jeff Campbell Vice President of Sales at FoodTec Canada Inc
Jeff Campbell is the current Vice President of Sales for Foodtec Canada. Jeff began his career with Continental Ingredients Canada whom specialized in blending dairy stabilizers and selling ...
Read Bio Jeff Campbell Jeff Campbell is the current Vice President of Sales for Foodtec Canada. Jeff began his career with Continental Ingredients Canada whom specialized in blending dairy stabilizers and selling commodity products into the Canadian Dairy Industry.
Eric Caris Director of Cargo Marketing at The Port of Los Angeles
As Director of Cargo Marketing for the Port of Los Angeles, Eric Caris is responsible for marketing, sales, and promotional programs designed to attract and retain shipping business to the P...
Read Bio Eric Caris As Director of Cargo Marketing for the Port of Los Angeles, Eric Caris is responsible for marketing, sales, and promotional programs designed to attract and retain shipping business to the Port. A significant activity involves the negotiation of container terminal leases in collaboration with the Cargo and Industrial Real Estate Division. On the efficiency side, Cargo Marketing plays an integral part of implementing the Port Optimizer™ program, which provides supply chain stakeholders with added visibility to the supply chain.
Diego Carvallo Ingredients Director of TC Jacoby & Company inc
Diego Carvallo is the milk ingredients director at TC Jacoby & Company Inc. Originally from Venezuela came to the US to study Civil Engineering but instead of building bridges, Diego wen...
Read Bio Diego Carvallo Diego Carvallo is the milk ingredients director at TC Jacoby & Company Inc. Originally from Venezuela came to the US to study Civil Engineering but instead of building bridges, Diego went on to commercialize agricultural commodities.
Rachel Cole Animal Nutrition Sales Manager at Proliant Dairy Ingredients
Before coming to Proliant Dairy Ingredients as the Animal Nutrition Sales Manager, Rachel spent her college and early career focusing on commercial swine production and applied swine nutriti...
Read Bio Rachel Cole Before coming to Proliant Dairy Ingredients as the Animal Nutrition Sales Manager, Rachel spent her college and early career focusing on commercial swine production and applied swine nutrition. She attended Western Kentucky University to receive a B.S. in Animal Sciences, then continued into her graduate program at the University of Illinois where she received her M.S. in Animal Sciences. Rachel then worked for a swine genetic company before coming into the dairy ingredient business. Rachel currently manages the Animal Nutrition business for Proliant Diary Ingredients.
Lauren Evangelo Partner/Operator at Bar E Dairy
Lauren, along with her husband, Matthew are partners in Bar E Dairy with her mother-in-law, Teresa Evangelo. They milk over 1,000 head of Holstein (45%) and Jersey (55%) cows with a full su...
Read Bio Lauren Evangelo Lauren, along with her husband, Matthew are partners in Bar E Dairy with her mother-in-law, Teresa Evangelo. They milk over 1,000 head of Holstein (45%) and Jersey (55%) cows with a full support stock program and farm over 150 acres of wheat and corn in Kingsburg and Hanford, CA. All milk is shipped to Land O’ Lakes. In addition to their farm, Lauren also serves as Vice President, Key Relationship Manager for Farm Credit West.
Becky Gretebeck VP Operations at Good Culture
Becky Gretebeck is the Vice President of Operations for Good Culture – an organic and clean-label cultured dairy brand. Previously in her career, she worked for Century Foods, Organic ...
Read Bio Becky Gretebeck Becky Gretebeck is the Vice President of Operations for Good Culture – an organic and clean-label cultured dairy brand. Previously in her career, she worked for Century Foods, Organic Valley, Organic Valley Fresh and Brookside Flavors. She has a vast, systemic view of the dairy supply chain from farm to on shelf. Becky gre up on a dairy and today, along with her husband Tucker also own and operate All Seasons Farm, a certified organic, grass-fed dairy operation and are members of CROPP/Organic Valley. In addition, she and her family operate a pick-your-own pumpkin patch in the fall, and actively show livestock
Nitin Joshi, PhD, CFS Senior Principal at PepsiCo
Dr. Nitin Joshi is a Senior Principal at PepsiCo’s Frito Lay head quarter in Plano, TX. Prior to that Nitin was leading a R&D team at Allied Blending LP, and prior to that he led p...
Read Bio Nitin Joshi, PhD, CFS Dr. Nitin Joshi is a Senior Principal at PepsiCo’s Frito Lay head quarter in Plano, TX. Prior to that Nitin was leading a R&D team at Allied Blending LP, and prior to that he led product development and commercialization and ingredient innovation at DMI/Pizza Hut, Campbell Soup Co., and in India, he taught dairy/food processing courses at university level and worked at Vadilal Ice Cream Company. Nitin has also experience of working in overseas countries, such as India, Canada, Mexico and Asia Pac.
Susan Larson Associate Researcher, Center for Dairy Research at University of Wisconsin
Susan Larson, PhD is an Associate Researcher at the Center for Dairy Research. She has many roles at CDR which include work in applications, formulation development and functionality. With o...
Read Bio Susan Larson Susan Larson, PhD is an Associate Researcher at the Center for Dairy Research. She has many roles at CDR which include work in applications, formulation development and functionality. With over 30 years of industry experience, Susan is well versed in the many facets of R&D. She has a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Food Science, with dairy as her primary research focus. Over the past 14 years at CDR, Susan has worked with many dairy ingredient manufacturers on the functionality of the ingredients and CPG companies on new product development. She has also helped to train many people in the industry through CDR short courses.
Lisa McClintock Vice President of Product Development, Dairy Management, Inc. at Kroger
Dr. Lisa McClintock is Vice President of Product Development at Dairy Management Inc (DMI). Lisa received her PhD in Chemistry and Masters of Dairy Science and Technology in New Zealand.She ...
Read Bio Lisa McClintock Dr. Lisa McClintock is Vice President of Product Development at Dairy Management Inc (DMI). Lisa received her PhD in Chemistry and Masters of Dairy Science and Technology in New Zealand.
Dan Meyer Director of Technical Services at American Dairy Products Institute
https://www.adpi.org Dan Meyer is a Director of Technical Services at the American Dairy Products Institute. He handles all the technical matters relating to grade standards for dairy products and regulatory mat...
Read Bio Dan Meyer Dan Meyer is a Director of Technical Services at the American Dairy Products Institute. He handles all the technical matters relating to grade standards for dairy products and regulatory matters including food labeling, food safety issues, and allergens.
Nicolas Miramontes Founder & CEO of Transload Forwarding
Nicolas has more than 20 years’ experience in the supply chain management industry, and in the past 10 years, has grown his companies in such a way that they now represent about 30% pl...
Read Bio Nicolas Miramontes Nicolas has more than 20 years’ experience in the supply chain management industry, and in the past 10 years, has grown his companies in such a way that they now represent about 30% plus of all U.S. exports on the HTS 040210 of NFDM going into Mexico. He believes that developing a dedicated team of professionals and investing in sound technology, reinforces his profound commitment to providing the best service in the industry.
Ronald Kevin O'Brien II Global Derivatives Director of Interfood
Ronald O’Brien II is the Global Derivatives Director of Interfood and the Vice President of Interfood Inc based in Miami FL, USA.Ron’s has focused the last nine years on developi...
Read Bio Ronald Kevin O'Brien II Ronald O’Brien II is the Global Derivatives Director of Interfood and the Vice President of Interfood Inc based in Miami FL, USA.
Phil Plourd President, Blimling & Associates at ever.ag
Phil Plourd is President of Blimling and Associates, Inc. and President of the services division of Dairy.com. He has been involved in dairy market analysis, research, forecasting and risk m...
Read Bio Phil Plourd Phil Plourd is President of Blimling and Associates, Inc. and President of the services division of Dairy.com. He has been involved in dairy market analysis, research, forecasting and risk management activities for 20 years. Phil draws on that experience to lead an expert team of 16 who are committed to helping clients find better ways to do business. He is a popular speaker who engages audiences on a variety of topics.
Kevin Quinn Leader Global Accounts at Darigold, Inc.
Kevin Quinn joined Darigold’s global sales group in 2018, with a strong background in international business. Quinn currently leads global manufacturing, account engagement and market ...
Read Bio Kevin Quinn Kevin Quinn joined Darigold’s global sales group in 2018, with a strong background in international business. Quinn currently leads global manufacturing, account engagement and market development for Darigold’s class III and IV business (which includes such products as cheese, butter, and powdered milk products). Prior to Darigold, Quinn serving in senior level positions with Leprino Foods and White Wave Foods (now part of Danone).
Michelle Reimers General Manager at Turlock Irrigation District
Michelle Reimers directs the day-to-day operations of Turlock Irrigation District’s (TID) extensive irrigation water storage and delivery system as well as the generation, transmission...
Read Bio Michelle Reimers Michelle Reimers directs the day-to-day operations of Turlock Irrigation District’s (TID) extensive irrigation water storage and delivery system as well as the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity within a 662-square mile service area in Central California. Reimers joined TID in 2006 and was appointed to General Manager by the District’s Board of Directors in 2020.
Kyle Schrad VP, Global Dairy and Food Operations at StoneX Financial Inc- FCM Division
Kyle Schrad, Vice President Global Dairy & Food Operations with StoneX Financial Inc., has extensive experience as an agricultural producer, having owned and operated a 500-acre corn and...
Read Bio Kyle Schrad Kyle Schrad, Vice President Global Dairy & Food Operations with StoneX Financial Inc., has extensive experience as an agricultural producer, having owned and operated a 500-acre corn and soybean farm in southern Minnesota since he was 18 years old. He also spent many years working on his father’s 4,500-acre corn and soybean operation. He joined FCStone’s Minneapolis office in January 2007 as a risk-management consultant, working with grain elevators in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. In June, 2008, he joined StoneX's dairy group in Chicago where he has worked with producers, co-ops, processors and commercial end users for the past 15 years. He currently leads the North American dairy trading group for StoneX.
Bobby Smith VP of Commodity Trading at Clofine Dairy & Food Products, Inc.
Bobby Smith is the Vice President of Commodity Trading at Clofine Dairy & Food Products. Bobby joined Clofine in 2017 as Trader and to assist in the development of Clofine’s risk m...
Read Bio Bobby Smith Bobby Smith is the Vice President of Commodity Trading at Clofine Dairy & Food Products. Bobby joined Clofine in 2017 as Trader and to assist in the development of Clofine’s risk management capabilities. Prior to Clofine, Bobby worked for PNC Bank in Pittsburgh, PA for 5 years as a Senior Associate in the Debt Capital Markets division, with a focus on Oil & Gas companies. In addition to leading Clofine’s risk management strategies, Bobby’s current responsibilities include managing Clofine’s physical and financial position in all major Dairy commodities including, NFDM, Butter, WMP and Whey.
Derik Toy Director of Supply Chain at DairyAmerica, Inc.
Derik joined DairyAmerica in July 2014 as the Director of Supply Chain. Derik is responsible for all of the Operational aspects surrounding DairyAmerica, including the overall coordination a...
Read Bio Derik Toy Derik joined DairyAmerica in July 2014 as the Director of Supply Chain. Derik is responsible for all of the Operational aspects surrounding DairyAmerica, including the overall coordination and execution of the delivery process. His areas of responsibility range from Customer Service, Freight and Logistics to the IT systems necessary to effectively operate a world class operation.
