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IDFA Names Tom Wojno Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Operating Officer in Newly Created Role; Announces Additional Team Promotions

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today the promotion of Tom Wojno to executive vice president, chief strategy & operating officer, a newly created position that reflects IDFA’s continued focus on strategic growth, operational excellence and delivering greater value for its members.

IDFA also announced the promotions of three team members whose expanded leadership roles will strengthen the association’s finance, employee relations, creative services, marketing and external communications functions. Tyesha Wilson has been promoted to senior director, financial services and employee relations; Jeffrey Cullen has been promoted to senior director, video and creative; and Mariah Minnick has been promoted to senior manager, marketing and external communications.

“IDFA’s strength comes from the talented people who work every day to advance our mission and deliver meaningful results for our members and the dairy industry,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of IDFA. “Tom’s promotion reflects the strategic leadership and operational discipline he has brought to IDFA’s continued growth.

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