Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Kevin Ellis is an experienced executive with a robust background in the dairy and banking industries. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. since September 2022, Kevin leads a prominent producer of high-quality organic and conventional dairy products. Previous roles include Chief Executive Officer at both Cayuga Marketing and Cayuga Milk Ingredients, where Kevin managed operations and compliance in the dairy sector for over 14 years. Kevin also held positions at Northwest Savings Bank as Vice President and at Keybank National Association as Assistant Vice President, focusing on commercial lending and client relationship development. Kevin's educational background includes an MBA in General Management from the University of Rochester - Simon Business School and a BS in Animal Science from Cornell University.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
With 340 family-owned farms committed to cow care and quality products, Upstate Niagara Cooperative is one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country.