Brenda Dehart, a native of rural Illinois with roots in dairy farming, brings decades of experience in finance and operations, having served as CFO at Edlong and held leadership roles at Sensient Technologies and Kerry Inc. Since joining the cooperative in February 2024, Brenda has played a pivotal role in stabilizing the business, enhancing financial transparency and fostering stronger cross-functional collaboration across the cooperative. Her leadership has already delivered measurable value to member farms, and she continues to drive long-term growth with a focus on member success. Brenda holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Concordia University Wisconsin, and she currently serves on the Board of Directors of Female Strong Chicago.
Brenda Dehart
President and Chief Executive Officer
