To secure a positive future for the dairy community.
We’re the United Dairy Industry of Michigan
We’re dedicated to securing a positive future for the dairy community, rooted in building strong relationships and trust through outreach and education. Our goal is to ensure dairy is a trusted staple in every home. Guided by a spirit of optimism and a thirst for knowledge, we approach our work with the highest standards of integrity and a deep-seated commitment to the Michigan communities we proudly serve.
Our Vision
Our Values
We are optimistic and curious. We operate with professional integrity and share genuine love for our Michigan communities.
Our Mission
To instill trust in dairy through outreach and education to drive sales.
Board of Directors
Corby Werth, Board President
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Scott Lamb, Vice President
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Burke Larsen, Treasurer
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Tom Angott
C.F. Burger Creamery
Bruce Benthem
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Molly Costaris
Processor, Michigan Milk Producers Association
Eric Crawford
Processor, Country Fresh / Dairy Farmers of America
Brian DeMann
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Katrien DeVos
Foremost Farms
Rudy de Jong III
Select Milk Producers
Joel Eigenbrood
Foremost Farms
BJ Eisenga
Dairy Farmers of America
Andrew Folkema
Dairy Farmers of America
Kent Folkema
Dairy Farmers of America
Bryan Hull
Dairy Farmers of America
J.P. Koop
Dairy Farmers of America
Steve London
Processor, Prairie Farms
Katelyn Packard
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Brian Preston
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Art Riske
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Ben Schaendorf
Select Milk Producers, Inc.
Randy TenBrink
Dairy Farmers of America
Kris Wardin
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Kevin Weber
Dairy Farmers of America
Craig Wright
Processor, Kroger Michigan Dairy
Associate Board of Directors
Amber Matulis
MDARD Dairy, Feed and Produce Division Director
Dr. Barry Bradford
MSU Animal Science Dept.
Dr. Vincenzina Caputo
Dept. of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
Lorraine Weatherspoon
MSU Food Science & Human Nutrition
Jason Wadaga
Michigan Dairy Foods Association
Board Mentors
Lindsay Bliss
Joy Doezema
Justine Holland
Holly Loew
Faith Molnar
United Dairy Industry of Michigan Leadership Team
Melissa Gerharter, MS, RDN, CSSD
Chief Executive Officer
Cortney Freeland, MPH, CHES
Vice President, Engagement & Outreach
Jolene Griffin
Vice President, Industry Relations
Patrick Haller
Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development
Amy Jacobshagen
Executive Assistant & Board Relations
Kim Mathews
Vice President, Finance & Operations
Teresa Moran-Wiebe, MS
Vice President, Health & Wellness
Sarah Woodside, MS, RDN
Vice President, Marketing & Communications