Steve Seppi serves as CEO of Dairy West, representing producers in Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington to grow trust and demand for dairy both domestically and internationally. With more than 15 years of experience in dairy leadership, consumer marketing, and strategy, he brings deep expertise in aligning producer priorities with consumer insight and market opportunity. Steve has led major initiatives to strengthen brand partnerships, expand export potential, and accelerate innovation across the dairy value chain. His work includes strategic collaborations with processors and national brands to launch new products, grow dairy usage in foodservice channels, and position dairy for long-term relevance and growth. Prior to joining Dairy West, he was Executive Director of Dairy Farmers of Washington and has held leadership roles across national checkoff strategy and industry coalitions.