Vernon Hawks is an experienced professional in the dairy industry, currently serving as the Key Account Director at DeLaval since August 2020, where responsibilities include managing relationships with the largest dairy farm customers in North America. Prior roles include Board of Directors member at Specialty Sales LLC, contributing to business development and strategic growth, and Director of Parlor Systems at Riverview, LLP, overseeing significant milk production operations across multiple states. Vernon began a career at DeLaval in various capacities, including General Manager and Marketing Manager, significantly enhancing sales and market share. A graduate of Washington State University with a BS in Animal Science, Vernon demonstrates a strong background in managing operations, developing marketing strategies, and improving customer relationships within the dairy sector.