New CFO tapped for Maola Local Dairies

Chad Dubbe started work as the chief financial officer of Herndon-based Maola Local Dairies on Aug. 13, according to an announcement by the company, which is owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association.

Previously, Dubbe spent 15 years at Leprino Foods, a Colorado manufacturer of mozzarella, lactose and whey protein. Since 2020, Dubbe had served as vice president of finance of the cheese global business unit.

Dubbe has a degree in finance from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, according to his LinkedIn page.

At Maola, Dubbe will spearhead financial and corporate administration, business planning and budgeting initiatives and will oversee finance, accounting, payroll, risk management and IT departments. 

 “His proven track record in financial management within the dairy industry aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering the highest quality local dairy products to our customers while returning profits to our farmers,” Jay Bryant, Maola’s CEO, said in a statement. 

Jon Cowell, the former CFO, will transition to CEO in January, replacing Bryant, who has worked at the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association for 37 years, 22 of those as CEO. 

The Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association purchased Maola in 2003.