Dave Darling

Dave Darling has a diverse and extensive work experience in the food industry. Dave is currently the Sales Director at OFI, where they focus on the spice business and serves food processors and co-packers. Prior to this role, they were the Director of Food Ingredient Sales at Mizkan Americas, responsible for vinegar, cooking wines, wine reductions, and denatured spirits. Before that, they worked as the Director of Ingredient Sales at Border Foods Incorporated, leading sales efforts for green chiles and jalapenos in the industrial sector. Dave also served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Midstate Mills Inc, overseeing the sales of flour and meal to major accounts. Earlier in their career, they held various sales and sales management positions at companies such as Farmer Direct Foods, Lawrence Foods, CHS Cooperatives, Bay State Milling Company, and Cargill. Dave has consistently demonstrated their ability to drive growth and improve profitability throughout their career.

Dave Darling earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from St. Cloud State University in 1976. Dave then pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing from Minnesota State University, Mankato, which they completed from 1978 to 1981. Later, Dave also attained another MBA degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato, although the specific years and field of study for this degree are not provided.