Sara Thomas – COO @ Midwest Dairy
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Midwest Dairy, on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Chief Operations Officer (COO).
Midwest Dairy Association is proud to represent over 4,000 dairy farms to 41 million consumers across our Midwest region including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. They work on behalf of these dairy farmers to build dairy demand by inspiring consumer confidence in dairy products and production practices.
Mission: We work with others to give consumers an excellent dairy experience. We focus our efforts on sharing insights and developing programs and resources for our retail, health and wellness, food service and industry partners. Our goal is to maximize our impact by working with and through our partners to share information and real-time experiences that showcase how dairy products resonate with today’s consumer: responsibly produced, nutrient-rich, locally driven and offers real enjoyment.
“I am thrilled to welcome Sara Thomas as our new Chief Operating Officer. Her extensive experience and proven leadership will be invaluable as we navigate the future of Midwest Dairy,” said Corey Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Dairy. “Together, we will continue to strengthen our commitment to serving the dairy industry and enhancing our operations.”
“I am excited to join Midwest Dairy as Chief Operating Officer to support the dedicated dairy farmers in the Midwest,” said Sara Thomas. “I look forward to helping connect people with the dairy products we know and love. With my background in operations, finance, and strategy, I am passionate about building high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring that organizations run smoothly while making a meaningful impact together.”
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