Dean joined the executive leadership team in 2021 as Vice President of Risk Management. He has dedicated over 35 years of his career to the cooperative system, working within multiple divisions of the cooperative. Dean has worked in Risk Management since 2010, including prior roles as a safety consultant, and as a safety and compliance manager.
He holds an associate’s degree in Ag Business as well as multiple certifications, including OSHA 30 HR General Industry, Fall Protection PFAS, and Propane CETP Instructor. He also held certification as a Combat Arms Instructor, with the USAF.