2025 Keynote & Networking Event
Connections for your Career
Educating future leaders is our business.
Students, community, and faculty are invited to network and hear from an innovative keynote speaker.
“Keynote talk by Ron Dunford, CEO of Schreiber Foods"
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 • 4 p.m. • The Weidner
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 Dunford
Biography
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.
Event Details
Join us for updates from the Cofrin School of Business, announcement of the Weyenberg Prize Recipients, and Keynote Speaker Ron Dunford, followed by networking and hors d'oeuvres.
Schedule
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Check-in with Coffee and Cider | 4-4:30 p.m. |
| Presentation | 4:30-5:45 p.m. |
| Networking and hors d'oeuvres | 5:45-7 p.m. |
Parking & Check-in
- RSVP in advance
- Business Attire
- Parking: Available free of charge in the lots surrounding the Weidner
- Remember to bring business cards to exchange with students, faculty, and employers
Want to Know More?
For more questions about our business events, please contact Kathryn Marten, Student & Community Engagement Coordinator, at martenk@uwgb.edu or 920-465-2870.