NOVI, Mich. â The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., recently named Tom Downey to serve as chief financial officer (CFO).
As CFO, Downey will direct strategic planning and oversee all financial activities of MMPA. Downey is a results-oriented professional with a proven track record of operational and financial acumen.
âAs MMPA continues our journey toward innovation and advancing our position within the industry, Tomâs forward-thinking vision and experience will be a great complement to our leadership team,â MMPA President and CEO Joe Diglio said.
Most recently, Downey worked for Alvarez & Marsal as a Senior Director where he advised client across multiple industries to help improve bottom line results. Downey previously held positions with Lighthouse Investment Partners and Ernst & Young. Downey has a bachelorâs degree in accounting and a masterâs degree in accounting from Michigan State University. He lives in the Metro Detroit area with his wife and twin daughters.
â Michigan Milk Producers Association
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