Gregg A. Tanner is the chief executive officer of Dean Foods Company. He has been the CEO since October 31, 2012.

Early years Gregg Tanner grew up in Dodge City Ks and graduated with a BS from Kansas State University.

Career From 1980 to 1987, Tanner worked as a Project Engineer for Ralston Purina.

In 2001, Suiza Dairy bought Dean Foods and changed its name to the Dean Foods Company. From November 2007, he served as the chief supply chain officer of Dean Foods and from January 2012, he served as the president of Fresh Dairy Direct for the company.

Board memberships Tanner has been a board member of the Dean Food Company since November 2012. He has been a board member of the Boston Beer Company Inc. since October 2007.

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