Valley Cooperative Association
Joe Drust has extensive work experience, primarily in the retail industry. Joe started their career at Festival Foods in 1999, initially working as a Produce Manager for five years. Joe then progressed to various managerial roles within the company, including Produce Director, Director of Bakery, Director of Bakery/Meat and Seafood, Sr. Director of Bakery, and finally, Sr. Deli Director. Throughout their tenure at Festival Foods, they played a crucial role in overseeing the operations and managing different departments. In 2021, Joe joined Valley Cooperative Association as the Director of Operations and subsequently served as the Vice President of Operations from June 2022 onwards.
Joe Drust attended NWTC of Green Bay from 1998 to 2000. During this time, they studied Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.
Valley Cooperative Association
Valley Cooperative Association, based in Greenville, Wis., serves retail and wholesale bakers in the Western Great Lakes. Our members and customers come from a broad range of bakery and foodservice companies. We offer a complete list of the finest ingredients and baking supplies through an extensive purchasing system, climate-controlled warehousing, and a responsive distribution network. We serve a growing community of large and small customers in bakery and foodservice. Our powerful business model serves the procurement needs of professional bakers. Our main purpose is to reduce ingredient costs through volume purchasing and efficient distribution. We empower people and organizations to benefit from their collective strength. With outstanding employees and dynamic vendor partnerships, we deliver the finest baking-related products at the best possible value. By working together in support of bakery traditions, we enhance our communities.