Vital Farms
Dale K. has extensive work experience in supply chain management and procurement. Dale currently holds the position of Director of Procurement at Vital Farms, where they have been working since March 2022. Prior to that, Dale worked at Tillamook County Creamery Association as a Senior Manager for Strategic Sourcing and Contract Manufacturing from January 2019 to June 2021. Dale also served as a Contract Manufacturing Manager at The J.M. Smucker Co. from December 2015 to January 2019 and as a Manager for Special Pack & Innovation Sourcing at Big Heart Pet Brands from October 2014 to January 2019.
Before their roles in the food industry, Dale worked as a Fiscal Specialist at GNRC-AAAD from June 2009 to July 2014. Dale also served as a Supply Chain Manager at Apex Packaging & Industrial Supply from March 2007 to December 2008. Prior to that, Dale worked at Party America as a DMM-Everyday from 2003 to 2007.
Dale's early career was in the agricultural industry, where they held various roles at Dole, including Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Materials Manager, and Transportation Manager from 1990 to 2003.
Dale K. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of study from the College of Business at The University of Southern Mississippi, which took place from 1987 to 1989. Dale also holds several certifications from various institutions, including FutureThink and LinkedIn, but the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.
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Vital Farms
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Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced pasture-raised foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs and butter by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms' ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. Vital Farms also prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, and crew members and stockholders. Vital Farms' pasture-raised products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, ghee and liquid whole eggs, are sold in approximately 13,000 stores nationwide.