Wayne Swearingen

Wayne Swearingen is an experienced operations executive with a robust background in the food and manufacturing industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Operations at Dairy Farmers of America since July 2023, Wayne previously held roles including Business Owner at Rock Creek Metal Craft LLC, Senior Project Director and Senior Director of Operations at Dairy Farmers of America, and Owner of Fresh Start Childcare Center. Wayne's expertise extends to leadership positions at Chobani and Glanbia, where responsibilities included overseeing large-scale production facilities, implementing operational improvements, and successfully managing capital projects. Wayne also has experience at ConAgra Foods and Unilever, focusing on production management and continuous improvement initiatives. Wayne holds an MBA from Brigham Young University and a BS in Business Management from William Woods University.