Edward L. Mullins is the new Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Mr. Mullins’ appointment follows Roger D. Capps, who served as CEO of the dairy cooperative from October 2000 until his death on July 15, 2006. Ed joined Prairie Farms Dairy in 1980, working in retail dairy sales. Since September 2003, Ed had served as Senior Vice President, reporting to Mr. Capps.

Headquartered in Carlinville, Illinois, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is a dairy farmer owned cooperative company. Founded in 1938, Prairie Farms manufactures and distributes a complete line of fresh dairy and ice cream products from thirty-two operating plants throughout Mid-America. Prairie Farms Dairy is the managing partner with joint venture companies, Hiland Dairy in Springfield, MO; and Roberts Dairy in Omaha, NE. Combined operations serve 18 states with 2005 net sales of approximately 2.2 billion dollars.