About us

Ron Dunford

Ron Dunford was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Schreiber Foods in 2019. He is Schreiber’s eighth President and CEO. Ron spent more than 40 years in the dairy industry.

Ron joined Schreiber in 1996 at the Green Bay, Wisconsin, home office. He was named a Vice President in 2000, Senior Vice President in 2002, President & COO of Schreiber Chain Sales in 2003, President & COO Operations in 2006, and President Schreiber U.S. in 2014. Additionally, Ron was elected to the Schreiber Foods Board of Directors in 2003.

Ron serves as a Board Member for the Utah State University Center for Entrepreneurship, International Dairy Foods Association and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy where he serves as Food Safety Vice Chair. He also served a 2-year term as the Chairman of the National Cheese Institute. In the community, Ron is actively involved with nonprofits and in serving the needs of others.

He earned a B.S. in Geology from Utah State University in Logan, Utah.

He and his wife Dana have two married sons and have been blessed with five grandchildren. Ron enjoys spending time in the mountains, skiing, hiking and biking. He is also a life-long learner with a passion for helping others achieve their dreams.

Dave Coble

Dave Coble is Senior Vice President of Human Resource Systems and Strategy.

Dave earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ohio University and his MBA in Labor Relations and Human Resource Management from Ohio State University. He also served in the Air National Guard.

He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. In the community, Dave is involved with CASA of Brown County, serving as a member of the corporate board and advisory council. Dave and his wife, Chris, live in the Green Bay area in Wisconsin. They have three children. Away from work, Dave enjoys biking, running, skiing (downhill and cross country), golfing, and reading military books and biographies.

Trevor Farrell

Trevor Farrell is Executive Vice President & President, U.S.

Trevor earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He received his master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh.

In the community, Trevor serves as Board Chair at the Salvation Army. He is also President of the East High School Booster Club and is actively involved in his church.

Trevor, a Green Bay native, and his wife, Brenda, have three children.

Sriraj Kantamneni

SriRaj Kantamneni joined Schreiber in 2022 as Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer. In this role, Sri leads Schreiber’s digital strategy and innovation.

Sri earned his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Illinois, and an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University in Ames.

Sri has more than 20 years of leadership in data and digital technologies; supply chain, including sourcing, logistics and transportation; and production experience. Sri enjoys playing racquetball, running and sampling new restaurants across the country. He is also an avid world traveler.

Karen Lancelle

Karen Lancelle is Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. She joined Schreiber in 2000.

Karen earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.

In the community, Karen is an active member on the Freedom House Ministries Board, the Marquette University Supply Chain Advisory Board and is also an advisory board member for the Schreiber Foods Institute for Women’s Leadership at UWGB.

Karen and her husband, Luke, live in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and have two daughters and a son. Away from work, Karen enjoys staying busy with her kids’ activities.

Terry Moeller

Terry Moeller is Executive Vice President and General Manager, Schreiber Europe. She joined Schreiber in 1999.

Terry earned a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, with majors in International Studies and Spanish and minors in French and Economics.

In the community, she has been a volunteer and board member for Junior Achievement in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and was formerly President of that board before relocating from the Green Bay area.

Terry and her husband, Jon, enjoy hiking and exploring the community, as well as traveling to visit their three grown children in Southern California and Madison, Wisconsin.

Tony Nowak

Tony Nowak is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, U.S.

Tony earned his bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Purdue University.

In the community, Tony is a member of the Community Leadership Council of Achieve Brown County and the Knights of Columbus council leadership team. He also is active in other church ministries.

Tony and his wife, Michelle, have three children. He enjoys coaching softball, as well as curling, downhill skiing, fly-fishing and camping.

Vinith Poduval

Vinith (Vinny) Poduval is Executive Vice President & President, India, Asia-Pacific and Emerging Products and Services. In this position, Vinny leads Schreiber’s efforts in innovation, R&D, shelf-stable beverages in the U.S., and plant-based products.

Vinny earned his bachelor’s degree in Dairy Technology from Gujarat Agricultural University in Anand, India, and his master’s degree in Dairy Science from South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota.

In the food industry, Vinny is a member of the Board of Directors for the International Dairy Foods Association National Cheese Institute. In the community, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Hindu Temple of North East Wisconsin (HTNEW).

Vinny and his wife, Surya, have two children.

Chip Smoot

Chip Smoot is Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Chip earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin, his MBA from Marquette University in Milwaukee, and is a certified public accountant and certified management accountant.

In the community, Chip is actively involved on the board of directors with Downtown Green Bay Inc., Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brown County and Junior Achievement of Brown County. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons and a daughter. Away from work, he enjoys running, biking and skiing.

Jason Stephens

Jason Stephens is Executive Vice President & President, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. He joined Schreiber in 2006.

Jason earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing and MBA, both from Utah State University in Logan.

Jason and his wife, Carolyn, live with their three daughters and one son in Green Bay, Wisconsin. When not at work, Jason enjoys football, basketball, golf, fishing, hiking, camping, kayaking and mountain biking.

John Werner

John Werner is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources & Strategy Officer.

John earned his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He received his Supply Chain Professional certification in 2016.

In the community, John is a member of the Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Gourmet Wishes Leadership Committee.

John and his wife, Lori, have three children.

Chad Wiegand

Chad Wiegand is Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel. He serves as chief legal adviser and is responsible for representing the corporation on all legal matters, which includes providing legal interpretation and guidance to business leaders, defending the company against legal claims and representing the company in claims against others.

Chad earned a Masters of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, a Juris Doctorate from Creighton University and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska.

Chad and his wife, Sara, live in Green Bay with their three children. Chad enjoys mountain biking, hunting and fly-fishing.