The Strength of ADPI is in its Members

Individuals from member organizations give of their time and expertise through various committees and task forces to collaboratively work on and resolve industry issues. ADPI also works closely with other industry trade associations to achieve the common goal of increasing demand for dairy ingredients and products. Below is a list of current standing committees and active task forces.

Standing Committees

Executive/Finance Committee

The Executive/Finance Committee holds the power to act for the ADPI Board of Directors between meetings of said Board with a quorum, and oversees financial, structural, and procedural activities.

Chair: Mindy Berrey, Land O'Lakes
Vice Chair: Tom Berry, Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI)
Staff Liaison: Blake Anderson, Steve Griffin

Concentrated Milk Committee

Manufacturers of concentrated milk collaboratively and on a pre-competitive basis address issues and opportunities of common interest/concern.

Chair: Jack Hoops, Upstate Niagara Coop., Inc.
Vice Chair: Mike Grindstaff, Eagle Family Foods
Staff Liaison: Andy Powers

Membership & Marketing Committee

Representing the interest, growth, and engagement of membership in ADPI.

Chair: Kevin Quinn, Idaho Milk Products
Vice-Chairs: Steve Patience, Dairy Trade USA & Gabriel Sevilla, Proliant
Staff Liaisons: Tara Anderson, Beth Holcomb

Research Committee

Review research proposals submitted by academic institution members and make decisions about funding that supports dairy ingredient innovation and improved marketability.

Chair: Anand Rao, Agropur Co-Chair: Loren Ward, Glanbia Staff Liaison: KJ Burrington

Standards Committee

Consensus body comprised of members of the Marketing and Technical Committees to oversee the development/revision of ADPI standards and/or descriptions.

Co-Chair: Chenchaiah Marella, Milk Specialties Global
Co-Chair: Chao Wu, Hilmar Ingredients
Staff Liaison: Andy Powers

Technical Committee

Manufacturers of dairy ingredients and related products collaboratively and on a pre-competitive basis address technical issues related to standards, processing and other technical activities.

Chair: Chao Wu, Hilmar Ingredients
Co-Chair: Craig Schroeder, Bongards
Staff Liaison: Andy Powers

Event Committees & Task Forces