Dairy MAX Inc.
Ashley Tanner, RDN has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Ashley is currently the Director, Sales, and Marketing at Dairy MAX Inc., where they lead the physician education initiative for the Dairy MAX Health and Wellness team. Ashley is responsible for developing and training a team that educates healthcare professionals about the benefits of dairy foods for patients with or at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Prior to their current role, Ashley worked at Nestlé Health Science for over 19 years, holding various positions. Ashley served as a Senior Manager, Specialty Area Sales, where they led a team of sales executives and developed strategies to drive profitable sales growth in pediatrics, gastroenterology, critical care, and oncology. Ashley also worked as a Region Manager, leading a regional sales team and successfully growing the business through a sales force reorganization. Ashley was promoted to a specialist role as a Strategic Accounts Specialist - Acute Care, where they developed and grew business relationships with key accounts while assisting local representatives. Throughout their tenure at Nestlé Health Science, Ashley received numerous awards and recognition for their outstanding performance, including achieving growth targets, contributing to the success of colleagues, and leading projects.
Ashley began their career at Texas Health Resources - Harris Methodist HEB Hospital, where they worked as a Clinical Dietitian and later became the Lead Clinical Dietitian. Ashley provided dietary guidance and support to patients during this time.
Overall, Ashley Tanner, RDN has a strong background in sales, marketing, and healthcare education. Ashley has demonstrated their ability to lead teams, exceed sales targets, and develop successful strategies to drive business growth.
Ashley Tanner, RDN, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from The University of Texas at Austin. Ashley also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Dietetics from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Ashley Tanner has obtained additional certifications, including "Leading Virtual Meetings," "Train the Trainer," "Developing a Learning Mindset," "Foundations of Corporate Training," "Gaining Internal Buy-In for Elearning Training," "How to Design and Deliver Training Programs," "Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement," "Organizational Learning and Development," and "Interpersonal Communication" from LinkedIn. Ashley is also a Registered Dietitian certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Dairy MAX Inc.
Dairy MAX is a nonprofit dairy council representing more than 900 dairy farm families across Colorado, southwest Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, western Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming, who work 365 days a year to feed millions of people. Simply put, we’re a connected group of experts in dairy farming, education, health & wellness, and business – passionate about the great taste and proven health benefits of dairy, and dedicated to supporting its producers in any way we can. We strive to build healthier communities by working with health professionals, schools and more through these areas: • Health & Wellness – We work with registered dietitians and other health and wellness experts to connect with and educate health professionals on the natural goodness of dairy and the science behind its nutritional benefits. • Consumers – We promote consumer confidence in dairy foods by sharing the best news out there both digitally and face to face – that dairy is a real, fresh and satisfying daily food choice. • Education – We’re excited to work with the next generation of dairy lovers in schools. Through initiatives like Fuel Up to Play 60, our school marketing team teaches kids healthy habits and encourages them to choose dairy as adults. • Industry Image & Relations – We give dairy farmers the tools to tell their stories through the Our Land, Our Cows, Our Passion℠ platform. From farm tours to community events, we are committed to helping farmers serve their communities. • Business Development – We partner with companies and other organizations to promote dairy demand and consumption. As the official nutrition partner of the Dallas Cowboys, we also work with restaurants such as Domino’s® and McDonald’s® to increase the number of menu items containing real dairy.