ABOUT US
Since 1900, the CCOA convention has served as an important forum for dairy farmers, processors, academics, allied industry members, and other partners. We are proud of our program, which promotes networking and camaraderie, while providing important insight about ongoing challenges and emerging opportunities.
CCOA’s annual meeting is a longstanding, family-oriented tradition like no other. CCOA’s annual meeting effectively promotes collaboration and education, strengthening California’s position as a world leader in dairy production, processing, and the delivery of high-quality dairy products to the world marketplace.
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Board of Directors
President: Darrin Monteiro, SVP, Sustainability and Member Relations, California Dairies, Inc.
Vice President: Gary Germaine, Leprino Foods
Greg Marty, Advance Milk Commodities
Doreen Dyt, California Dairies, Inc.
Randall Dei, Clover Sonoma Farms
Craig Lindblom, Crystal Creamery
Gary Stueve, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Alexa Cabral, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Tony Peters, Far West Distributors
Marc Percival, Hilmar Cheese Company
Kari Nolan, Hilmar Cheese Company
Mike Newell, HP Hood LLC
Terry Stout, Hydrite
Kerstin Flugum, Land O' Lakes, Inc.
Kim Greenbaum, Nestlé
John Keith, Producers Dairy Foods
Steve Galbraith, VP Procurement & Risk Management, Saputo Dairy Foods USA
Brett Reeder, Valley Milk, LLC
Honorary Directors
Frank Amaral
Tim Colbert
Richard Cotta
Bob Fear
Gary Korsmeier
Jack Prince
Rich Lewis
Mike Nash
Jeff Mulligan
Jimmie Prince
Jim Gomes
David Viviani
Bob Morgan
Honorary Members
Dan Benedetti
Manuel Mancebo, Jr.
Tom Kenefick
Bill Van Dam
Norm Shotts
Don Hansen
Dr. Phil Tong
Staff
Michael Boccadoro
Executive Director
Secretary/Treasurer
Jennifer Bingham
Communications Director