Jay Luikart

Jay Luikart serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Lolli & Pops since April 2025. Prior to this role, Jay held various senior positions at Horizon Organic and Danone, including Chief Supply Chain Officer, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing operations for both Horizon Organic and Wallaby Yogurt, along with key supply chain duties supporting a $900 million business. Jay's experience also includes significant roles at Bay Valley Foods and Nestle USA, with a strong focus on operations management and supply chain execution. Educational qualifications include a BS in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an Executive MBA from the UMN Carlson School of Management.