As announced in January 2023, Dairyland Chief Strategy Officer April Wehling succeeds Phil Moilien as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer upon his July 14 retirement. As leader of the Finance Division, she will have oversight of accounting, finance, rates, financial forecasting, enterprise risk management, corporate budget, strategic and business planning and supply chain.

“I am grateful for Phil’s many contributions to building Dairyland’s financial strength, which positions us well for the future,” said President and CEO Brent Ridge. “April’s demonstrated leadership in the organization and broad financial expertise are assets to our cooperative.”

Wehling joined Dairyland as Controller in October 2016. She subsequently held the positions of Director, Enterprise Program Management Office and Assistant Vice President, Strategy, in advance of her promotion to Chief Strategy Officer. 

Prior to Dairyland, Wehling spent 21 years working for Ingersoll Rand Inc., under the Trane brand, primarily in finance and accounting. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Viterbo University and an MBA from Capella University. Wehling is certified both as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Change Management Practitioner.