Dairy Analytics & Insights Leader | Data-Driven Decision Maker | Agricultural Business Strategist

Sammi Fleckner is a results-oriented professional with a deep passion for the dairy industry, specializing in data analytics, strategic decision-making, and supply chain optimization. As the Manager of Dairy Analytics & Insights at Foremost Farms, she leads market-driven mass balancing efforts and delivers critical data insights that shape dairy solids forecasting, member relations and cooperative strategies. Her work is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and profitability, ultimately increasing the value delivered to cooperative members.

With a B.S. in Agriculture & Food Business Management from the University of Minnesota and a Data Analytics Certification from Cornell University, Sammi blends technical expertise with strategic vision. Her career includes key roles at Land O’Lakes and Foremost Farms, where she has driven commodity market analysis, risk management, member relations and supply chain optimization to enhance financial insights and long-term business growth.

A self-proclaimed dairy nerd, Sammi thrives in environments that challenge her problem-solving abilities, foster cross-functional collaboration, and drive continuous improvement. Her expertise in dairy markets, milk pricing, and Federal Orders, coupled with her analytical strengths, allows her to turn complex data into actionable business strategies.

Beyond her professional work, Sammi is committed to industry leadership and mentorship, having served as a mentor for various industry and academic programs. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of agriculture and dairy industry professionals through education and guidance.

Robbie Turner is the Senior Director of Dairy Optimization with Ever.Ag Data Science.

In his role, Robbie works with Ever.Ag’s clients to codify their business goals into actionable data science objectives. He has optimized production networks and managed risk for boutique and multinational dairy businesses alike in the USA, EU, and Oceania.

Prior to working with Ever.Ag, Robbie served as the Director of Dairy Optimization at Austin Data Labs and an Instructor at Korn Ferry. With a background in risk management, portfolio management, and economic analysis, Robbie has worked with global and boutique firms with commodity dairy exposure.

Previously, Robbie held positions such as Head of European Markets at Rice Dairy LLC and Global Value Chain Optimization Manager at Fonterra. Robbie's educational background includes a Master of Commerce in Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics from The University of Auckland.