CEO Today USA Awards

CEO Today USA Awards 2019 www.ceotodaymagazine.com - T E N N E S S E E - 108 ERIC BERINGAUSE CEO of Dean Foods ABOUT DEAN FOODS More than 80 years ago, Dean Foods was born in America’s heartland. Since then, the world has changed beyond belief. But from our first milk delivery to life in the digital age, we’ve maintained a refreshingly simple passion: bringing nutritious, wholesome food and beverages to every occasion. Today, we’ve grown to become an industry leader and our products are welcome guests in homes and restaurant kitchens across the nation. Nourishing bodies and souls We take around 10% of the U.S. milk supply and turn it into food and beverages that fuel better lives –nutritious, wholesome, and flavorful at the same time. Goodness in every moment From breakfast to bedtime, from baby showers to retirement parties, we make products for every occasion. Nourishing communities With local sourcing, we keep things natural – and play a role in in supporting farmers, strengthening the economy, and bringing communities together. From a single location to the largest direct-to-store milk distributor in the United States, dairy has fueled our success just as it fuels healthy lives. At Dean Foods, we’re proud to be one of the nation’s largest distributors of dairy products. But, more than that, we’re proud our food and beverages are welcome guests in homes and refrigerators across the nation. Across more than 50 brands, we distribute fluid milk, ice cream, cultured products, juices, teas, bottled water and more. There’s something to enrich every moment – and every life – with fresh, wholesome goodness and delicious taste. Our team includes around 16,000 people in dairies across the country. And our milk comes from around 930,000 cows, who also deserve a great deal of the credit. At Dean Foods, we take our responsibilities seriously. We don’t just want to nourish full lives – we work to support farms, actively participate in local communities and grow the economy. We’re committed to being good neighbours and giving back to the people that welcome our products into their homes. Not everyone expects so much from a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream. But we want you to hold us to the same high standards we hold ourselves. We’re committed to doing what’s right for bodies and fulfilled lives. It’s only natural we’d do the same for our business and the environment. With our proactive approach and large-scale sustainability initiatives, we’ve become a recognized environmental leader in our industry. Being a good company means being a responsible corporate citizen. For us, that means treating everyone with a neighborly, honest and fair attitude. It’s something that touches on everything we do, from our products to our employees, shareholders, suppliers and even animals. Nutrition is just one part of a healthy life – and healthy individuals are just part of what makes healthier communities. We take our responsibilities to communities seriously, giving back on both a national and local level. ABOUT ERIC BERINGAUSE Eric Beringause serves as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective July 29, 2019. Mr. Beringause has significant experience in a broad range of food and consumer products companies. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Gehl Foods, LLC from March 2015 to August 2018 and as Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Refreshment LLC from 2011 to 2014. He also served as President & Chief Executive Officer of Sturm Foods, Inc. from 2008 to 2011. Mr. Beringause serves on the Management Board of CP Kelco, a leading global producer of specialty hydrocolloid solutions, and on the Board of Trustees at Vassar College. Mr. Beringause holds a B.A. from Vassar College and an M.B.A. from Cornell University. www.deanfoods.com