Retha Senke Whewell

Retha Senke Whewell is a seasoned professional in project management and continuous improvement, currently serving as a Senior Business Project Manager at Byrne Dairy since May 2020. With prior roles including Continuous Improvement Manager at both Upstate Niagara Cooperative and Byrne Dairy, Retha has developed strategies for facility enhancement and cultivated a culture of continuous improvement. Retha's extensive experience includes project management positions at Schneider Packaging Equipment and Saab, where responsibilities encompassed managing international technical projects and delivering complex solutions. Previous roles also highlight expertise in organizational development and training at Saab and NASA, as well as early career experience in various administrative and support positions at Syracuse University and the Office of Management and Budget. Retha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics with a concentration in Human Resources Management from the State University of New York College at Potsdam.