The Midwest Dairy Board of Directors has appointed Beth Bruck-Upton, Senior Vice President, Sales
and Partnerships, to serve as interim chief executive officer beginning October 12. The appointment follows the announcement that current Midwest Dairy CEO Corey Scott has been named president and chief executive officer of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), effective October 12. Bruck-Upton will lead Midwest Dairy’s day-to-day operations and work closely with the Board and the organization’s leadership team
during the transition. She has over 15 years of experience with Midwest Dairy and has held leadership roles spanning consumer programming, nutrition, youth wellness, regional operations, research, and processor partnerships.
“Corey’s selection to lead DMI reflects her strong leadership and
longstanding commitment to dairy farmers and the broader dairy community,” said Charles Krause, chairman of the Midwest Dairy Board. “We congratulate her on this opportunity and are grateful for the leadership she has provided at Midwest Dairy. The Board has full confidence in Beth and our talented staff as
they continue advancing our priorities and delivering value to dairy farmers across the region.”
Corey Scott joined Midwest Dairy in March 2024. During her tenure, she led an organizational realignment
designed to focus people and resources on Midwest Dairy’s most important strategic opportunities, including
concentrating consumer efforts in five key markets. She also strengthened the systems and infrastructure
supporting the organization’s work, led development of the proposed 2027–2031 strategic plan, and
emphasized talent development, career growth, and a culture that puts people first.
“It has been a privilege to lead Midwest Dairy and work alongside a staff so deeply committed to serving dairy
farmers,” Scott said. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and confident in the organization’s
direction. Beth and the leadership team are well positioned to maintain Midwest Dairy’s momentum and
continue moving this important work forward.
Midwest Dairy’s mission, current priorities, and commitments will continue during the transition. The Midwest
Dairy Board will determine the process and timeline for selecting a permanent CEO.
“I am honored to serve Midwest Dairy during this transition,” Bruck-Upton said. “Having spent much of my
career with this organization, I know firsthand the talent and commitment of our staff and the strength of our
partnership with the Board. My immediate priorities are supporting staff, maintaining progress on the work
underway, and ensuring Midwest Dairy continues delivering value to dairy farmers.” Scott will work with Bruck-Upton and Midwest Dairy’s leadership team to support a smooth transition before
beginning her new role at DMI
