Thalya J. Hairston

Thalya joined Diversified Foods & Seasonings as Vice President of Quality in January of 2021. Prior to DF&S, for more than 20 years, she held several global and domestic leadership positions within The Coca-Cola System, most recently VP of Quality of Coca-Cola Refreshments. In addition to The Coca-Cola Company, she has worked at H.J. Heinz (Weight Watcher Foods Division) and Gatorade within Operations, Quality, and Food Safety. Thalya is a native of Martinsville, Virginia, and graduated from Virginia State University, with a BS degree in Biology, Pre-Medical.