Degree, University of Notre Dame; MBA, New York University. Over 35 years in leadership positions in food and agribusiness, including: General Foods, Kraft, Bristol-Myers Squib and Pillsbury Company. Since 1997, with Land O'Lakes: Vice-President, Strategy and Business Development; Chief Operating Officer, Dairy Foods business unit. Since 2005, President and Chief Executive Officer. Member of the Board: Grocery Manufacturers of America; National Council of Farmer Cooperatives; Xcel Energy; US Global Leadership Campaign; Hormel Foods; Catholic Relief Services.