Land O'Lakes Executive and Leadership Team

Tina May, the Vice President, Rural Services and Chief of Staff To the Chief Executive Officer at Land O'Lakes, manages strategic initiatives that bridge the gap between corporate leadership and rural agricultural communities. Overseeing the development of rural services, the Vice President, Rural Services and Chief of Staff To the Chief Executive Officer ensures that the cooperative's mission remains aligned with the needs of farmer-owners. This role involves coordinating high-level executive projects and facilitating communication between the Board and internal departments. By driving initiatives that expand broadband access and infrastructure in rural areas, Tina May directly supports the long-term viability of the agricultural sector. The Vice President, Rural Services and Chief of Staff To the Chief Executive Officer maintains operational focus on sustainability-focused farming practices, ensuring that corporate strategy translates into tangible benefits for producers across the national landscape.

Brett Bruggeman, the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Land O'Lakes, oversees the end-to-end execution of the cooperative's dairy foods and crop input operations. Directing the integrated supply chain, the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer ensures that production facilities maintain peak efficiency while meeting rigorous quality standards for butter and cheese distribution. This leadership role involves managing large-scale logistics and manufacturing processes that span the entire country. By optimizing resource allocation across the animal nutrition and agronomy divisions, Brett Bruggeman directly drives revenue growth and operational excellence. The Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer collaborates with the Board to refine long-term production strategies, ensuring that the cooperative remains a leader in the agricultural industry. Through rigorous oversight of operational workflows, the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer secures the financial stability of the organization.

Chris Pearson, the President & Senior VP, Animal Nutrition, Land O'Lakes at Land O'Lakes, directs the strategic growth and product development of the animal nutrition division. Overseeing the formulation and distribution of feed solutions, the President & Senior VP, Animal Nutrition, Land O'Lakes ensures that agricultural producers receive high-quality inputs that enhance livestock health and productivity. This leadership role involves managing research and development teams that innovate within the animal feed sector. By expanding the reach of nutrition products across diverse regional markets, Chris Pearson directly contributes to the cooperative's overall market share. The President & Senior VP, Animal Nutrition, Land O'Lakes collaborates with agronomy experts to provide integrated solutions that support sustainable farming practices. Through the continuous improvement of feed efficiency and nutritional science, the President & Senior VP, Animal Nutrition, Land O'Lakes drives significant value for the cooperative's farmer-owners.

Mathew Heberling, the Christian CFB President at Land O'Lakes, manages regional business operations and local producer relationships within the cooperative's framework. Overseeing the execution of localized agronomy and dairy support services, the Christian CFB President ensures that individual farming operations receive the necessary resources to thrive. This leadership role involves coordinating with regional teams to implement sustainability-focused farming practices at the ground level. By fostering strong partnerships with local producers, Mathew Heberling directly impacts the success of the cooperative's regional initiatives. The Christian CFB President works to align local business outcomes with the broader corporate strategy, ensuring that the cooperative's mission is effectively delivered to every member. Through the management of regional assets and service delivery, the Christian CFB President maintains the operational integrity of the cooperative's presence in key agricultural markets across the country.

Marc Carlson, the Chief Information Officer at Land O'Lakes, directs the digital transformation of the cooperative's complex supply chain and data infrastructure. Overseeing enterprise-wide technology initiatives, the Chief Information Officer ensures that digital tools support the efficiency of dairy processing and animal nutrition divisions. This leadership role involves architecting scalable cloud solutions that empower agricultural producers to optimize crop inputs through data-driven insights. By modernizing legacy systems, Marc Carlson directly impacts the operational agility of the entire organization. The Chief Information Officer collaborates with other C-suite leaders to integrate advanced analytics into daily business processes, ensuring that technology remains a competitive advantage. Through the implementation of robust cybersecurity frameworks, the Chief Information Officer protects the integrity of the cooperative's vast information assets while facilitating seamless connectivity across all regional operations.

Kimberly Olson, the Chief Communications Officer at Land O'Lakes, architects the brand narrative and public engagement strategies for the cooperative. Overseeing internal and external communications, the Chief Communications Officer ensures that the organization's commitment to sustainability and farmer-owned values resonates with stakeholders and consumers. This leadership role involves managing corporate reputation and crisis response protocols across all media channels. By crafting messaging that highlights the impact of dairy foods and agronomy solutions, Kimberly Olson directly influences market perception and brand loyalty. The Chief Communications Officer works closely with the executive team to align public outreach with the company's broader strategic goals. Through the development of comprehensive communication campaigns, the Chief Communications Officer strengthens the connection between the cooperative and the agricultural producers it serves, ensuring that the mission of the organization remains clear and compelling to a national audience.