Pat Panko

Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

As Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Pat oversees DFA’s ingredients, retail, and extended shelf-life and aseptic beverage businesses, including the Cooperative’s national portfolio of farmer-owned brands. In this role, he helps to drive operational efficiencies, maximize capabilities, and coordinate customer relationships in order to drive performance that increases value to DFA’s farmer-owners. Pat has worked for DFA since 2009 and has held a variety of leadership roles, including Executive Vice President of DFA, President of DFA’s Beverage Network, and President of DFA’s legacy Fluid Milk and Ice Cream Division. Prior to coming to DFA, he spent 15 years with Dean Foods, holding several positions, including Regional Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance for the Fresh Dairy Direct Division.