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.
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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
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Greg Marty, Advance Milk Commodities
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Ronald 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
Taylor Genzoli, Hilmar Cheese Company
Mike Newell, HP Hood LLC
Keith Wolf, Hydrite
Kerstin Flugum, Land O' Lakes, Inc.
Kim Greenbaum, Nestlé
John Keith, Producers Dairy Foods
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Steve Galbraith, VP Procurement & Risk Management, Saputo Dairy Foods USA
Brett Reader, Valley Milk, LLC
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Honorary Directors​
Frank Amaral​
Tim Colbert
Richard Cotta
Bob Fear
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Gary Korsmeier​
Jack Prince
Rich Lewis
Mike Nash
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Jeff Mulligan
Jimmie Prince
Jim Gomes
David Viviani
Bob Morgan
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Honorary Members​
Dan Benedetti
Manuel Mancebo, Jr.
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Tom Kenefick
Bill Van Dam
Norm Shotts
Don Hansen
Dr. Phil Tong
Staff
Michael Boccadoro
Executive Director
Secretary/Treasurer
Jennifer Bingham
Communications Director