Jerry Haines
Owner and Manager
Jerry Haines is the owner and president of Dairyland Trading Company. He is a leader in the cheese and dairy industry, with over 25 years experience. Having worked for Good Home Foods, Saputo Cheese USA, Winona Foods, and Titletown Cheese, Jerry has expertise in all aspects of the industry - aging, grading, packaging, sales, purchasing, storage, procurement and research and development - making him the go-to-guy for cheese.
Jenny Oleck
Executive Sales Manager
Jenny is the Executive Sales Assistant for Dairyland Trading Co., LLC. Jenny’s knowledge and understanding of the dairy industry comes from her 20+ years of experience having worked for various small, family-owned dairy companies in the Green Bay / De Pere (Wisconsin) area, as well as several years of larger-sized company experience. Jenny is a valuable asset to the team, skillfully working both behind the scenes and in front of customers to coordinate and oversee the company’s purchases, sales, inventory, and traffic needs.
Dale Mekash
Logistics Coordinator
Dale is our Logistics Coordinator, who previously provided over 40 years of service in management and purchasing for the retail industry. At Dairyland Trading Co., he is responsible for the implementation of detailed purchase and sales orders to procure cost efficiency and management for the transportation transactions of carriers, servicing the cheese manufacturing industry throughout the U.S.
Marcus LaMarche
National Director of Sales
As National Director of Sales, Marcus coordinates with cheese/dairy manufacturers and distributors across the U.S. to provide our wholesale customers with whey, milk powders, and a variety of cheeses. Marcus has years of experience in the cheese and dairy industry, making him very knowledgeable and adding great value to our team.
Jazmyne Thomson
Customer Service Sales Coordinator
Jazmyne facilitates the movement of dairy product sales and purchases, as well as communicates with external team members to ensure our customers are satisfied with all products they receive. Jazmyne uses her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management to coordinate both the Dairyland Trading and Harmony Cheese social media, develop and distribute public relations materials, and assist in meeting engagement.
Simona Negro
Environmental Scientist
Simona provides environmental consultation in matters impacting the wellbeing of the environment as it relates to the dairy industry. Using her Master's Degree of Environmental Science, she works with the Dairyland Trading team to implement studies designed to gather information on proposed projects in accordance with laboratory standard operating protocols and accepted quality control guidelines.
Brian Lepianka
Owner of B & D Dairy
Brian is the CEO and Owner of B & D Dairy of Pound, WI. Brian has many years of experience in the dairy farming industry and vast knowledge of agribusiness, making him a valuable asset to our team. Brian advises and assists in growth for both his farm and Dairyland Trading through our various projects. With Brian's loyal partnership, Dairyland Trading has been coordinating an increased production of Oh Mega Milk to provide delicious, healthy milk to a broader consumer base.
Tammy Fritsch
Owner of Two Guernsey Girls Creamery
Tammy is dedicated to ensuring our cows stay happy, healthy, and maintain a high milk production level to provide all of our customers with delicious Oh Mega Milk. It is through our partnership with Tammy that we have been able to develop and our recipe of Oh Mega Milk.
Rudy Ruettiger
Director of Corporate Communications
Rudy Ruettiger, motivational speaker and author of "Rudy: The Walk On," contributes to the growth of Dairyland Trading through his various public relations connections. Rudy advises on matters pertaining to advertising and aesthetics of Dairyland Trading's upcoming projects and provides regular input on operations.
The Guernsey Girls
Scarlett and Savannah
Our two Guernsey Girls, Scarlett and Savannah, are the first cows on our team that produced Oh Mega Milk. They have been on our proprietary feed the longest out of our herd, making them the healthiest cows we own.
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