Alto Dairy Cooperative has two new members on its board of directors – congratulations to Rod Zietlow, Berlin, Wis. and John Ruedinger, Van Dyne, Wis. The cooperative also elected new executive officers for the board: Howard Zellmer, Montello, Wis. was elected chairman; John Jorasz, Wilson, Mich. was elected vice chairman; Dan Vandertie, Brussels, Wis. was elected treasurer; and David Goers, Shawano, Wis. was elected secretary.
“The volatility of the industry markets continue to make it a demanding time for dairy farmers and the industry,” says Howard Zellmer, Alto’s Board of Directors Chairman. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to help lead the cooperative.”
Alto Dairy’s previous Chairman, Barrie Tenpas, and Southeastern representative, Jeff Bradley, have retired from Alto’s Board of Directors. Both Tenpas and Bradley have served as directors for many years and their hard work and dedication to Alto Dairy is greatly appreciated.
“The Board of Directors play a very important roll in the strategic direction of the cooperative representing what is in the best interest of Alto’s members-owners,” stated Rich Scheuerman, Alto Dairy’s President and CEO. “I am certain that the new leadership team will represent our members well.”