Valley Cooperative Association
Shane Polakowski is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in managing technology solutions and vendor relationships. Currently serving as IT Manager at Valley Cooperative Association since May 2021, Shane previously held various roles at Outagamie County from August 2000 to May 2021, including Lead Systems Analyst II and Health & Human Services MIS Coordinator, where responsibilities included project management, user support, and implementation of technology systems across departments. Shane began a career in management at Dairy Queen, advancing from a part-time position to a full-time store manager.
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.