With 340 family-owned farms committed to cow care and quality products, Upstate Niagara Cooperative is one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country.

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Upstate Niagara Cooperative

Kevin Ellis

Riley Schmigel

Leanne Deshaies

Keith Telaak

Jacob Lester

Audie Maess

Brenda Melligan

Lou Santarelli

Michael Fuchs

Kelly Finch

Chuck Donofrio

Andrew Wells

Erik Hanna

Chuck Wilson

Carolyn Podgurski

Senior Operations Executive Kenneth Yartz

Barbara Hood

The Leadership Team at Upstate Niagara Cooperative is responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing operations, and ensuring the overall success and sustainability of the cooperative. This team of senior executives collaborates to drive growth, uphold high standards of quality, and support the cooperative's mission of delivering premium dairy products while maintaining a commitment to family-owned farms.

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Operations Team

Engineering and Product Development

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Operations Team

Engineering and Product Development