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 cooperation, while highlighting important trends, updates, opportunities, and challenges.
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Board of Directors
2026-27 CCOA 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.
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
Kerstin Flugum, Hilmar Cheese Company
Freeman Covert, HP Hood LLC
Terry Stout, Hydrite
Joseph Mello, Land O' Lakes, Inc.
Kim Greenbaum, Nestlé
John Keith, Shehadey Family Foods
Steve Galbraith, 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