Dairy West Employees

We take pride in our unique culture, and we value our team members above all. Just as our employees are passionate about growing the dairy industry, we at Dairy West are committed to helping you grow your career.

We are a strengths-based organization, focused on inspiring employees to contribute by working primarily in roles that play to their talents. We cultivate an atmosphere that relies less on hierarchy of function and more on teams that are flexible and goal-driven. We leverage the strengths of the individual for maximum impact to the group as a whole.

Dairy West Staff Members

Steve Seppi

CEO
Jenny Nelson

Strategic Advisor
Heidi Martin

Chief Operating Officer
Cathy Knowlson

Vice President - Marketing & Communications
Anne Goetze

Lead - Business Development & Innovation
Celeste Piette

Lead - Finance
Eric Bastian

Vice President - Research & Innovation
Tyler Fredericksen

Controller
Sarah Orr

Director - Human Resources
Shawna Hagerty

Director - Operations & Events
Jaclyn St. John

Director - Nutrition Partnerships
Bryce Chambers

Director - Industry Relations
Ann Lokuta

Director - Insights & Innovation
Scott Snelders

Director - Business Development
Deena Benson

Director - Youth Wellness
Rob Peterson

Director - Business Development, Retail
Dan Smith

Director - Business Development, Ingredients & Innovation
Julie Nixon

Director - Business Development, Exports
Ivan Chu

Director - Marketing, Integrated Campaigns
Lewis Martin

Sr. Manager - Nutrition Partnerships
Bri Cowan

Sr. Manager - Youth Wellness
Lindsay Reller

Sr Manager - Design & Art Direction
Hannah Langley

Manager – Nutrition Partnerships
Lacey Papageorge

Manager - Farmer Relations (Utah)
Celina Matuk

Manager - Farmer Relations & Training (Idaho)
Allison Pratt

Manager - Farmer Relations (Oregon)
Kaysha Keel

Manager - Farmer Relations (Washington)
Courtney Schroeder

Manager - Business Development, Food Service
Jessica Schmitt

Manager - Marketing, Consumer Engagement
Preston Olsen

Manager - Marketing, Branding
Kaylee Schoefer

Manager – Business Solutions
Sarah Asher

Manager - Accounting & Operations
Annie Chriscaden

Manager - Accounting & Operations
Amy Corley

Senior Executive Assistant
Crystal Quallio

Coordinator - Operations & Events
Andrea Tinnesand

Coordinator - Operations & Events
Ryan Sippie

Coordinator - Accounting