Middleton, Wisc. (January 22, 2026) – Foremost Farms USA, a leading dairy cooperative, announces the promotion of Colleen Carr to Senior Vice President of Finance and Sales, joining the organization’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT). In this expanded role, Carr will lead all Accounting and Finance functions while continuing her leadership responsibilities for Sales. She will report to Brenda Dehart, President & CEO.
“Colleen leads with integrity, curiosity and a deep commitment to our members and employees,” said Brenda Dehart, President & CEO, Foremost Farms. “I’m excited to see her step into this expanded role and help us advance our long-term vision.”
Carr brings nearly 15 years of experience in the agricultural industry, including more than five years of impactful leadership at Foremost Farms. Throughout her tenure, she has strengthened customer relationships, built trust with key partners and advanced collaborative, long-term business strategies. Her deep understanding of the complexities of seasonal dairy solids, market dynamics and financial modeling has been instrumental in helping the cooperative navigate a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Known for her ability to blend financial discipline with a customer-centric, value-chain mindset, Carr has positioned Foremost Farms to anticipate market needs rather than react to them. Her leadership has supported more integrated decision making across the organization and enhanced the cooperative’s ability to deliver value to its members.
“Foremost Farms has given me the opportunity to work alongside exceptional people who are committed to our members and our mission,” said Carr. “I’m excited to help lead our cooperative into its next chapter and ensure we’re creating value for the people who depend on us.”
Carr earned her Bachelor of Science degrees at the University of Minnesota Duluth in Statistics & Actuarial Sciences and Mathematics.
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ABOUT FOREMOST FARMS USA
Foremost Farms USA® is a dairy cooperative representing hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located across seven Midwest states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin – America’s Dairyland. It is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and a major food manufacturing business.