Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese Factory in Durand, Wisconsin, will serve as President of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors in the 2021-2022 term, which begins July 1.
“Earning the confidence of my peers and friends to lead the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is a tremendous honor, and I’m excited to continue the work our Board has been doing to expand member services and the reach and impact of the Association’s advocacy work,” said Bechel.
WCMA Board elections were held last week, determining both new officers and new directors for the 2021-2022 term. Joining Bechel as officers are Doug Wilke of Valley Queen Cheese Factory in Milbank, South Dakota, who will serve as First Vice President; Mike Sipple of Agropur Inc.-USA, based in Appleton, Wisconsin, who will serve as Second Vice President; Mike Neu of Chr. Hansen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin who returns to his post as Treasurer; and Chris Renard of Renard’s Cheese in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, joining as Secretary.
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