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Dairy One Cooperative, Inc. is entering a bold new chapter powered by growth, creative reinvention, and a leadership structure re-engineered for the future of the cooperative. At the center of this evolution is the promotion of John Gloss to the first-ever Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Ebru Arslan to the inaugural Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position.
Dairy One’s CEO, James Munroe, states of Gloss, “With a remarkable career spanning over 35 years at Dairy One, John has played key roles in a wide breadth of diverse business units here. He has a strong background in Information Technology and customer service, too. John is set to play a pivotal role in executing the company’s strategic vision to be the service provider of choice for all dairy operations, agribusinesses that consult and support farms, and our zoological and equine partners.”
As COO, Gloss’s strategic objectives include driving business growth through innovative approaches, optimizing operational processes, and enhancing the overall customer experience. His appointment signifies Dairy One’s commitment to maintaining its status as a pioneer in the agricultural data and service sector, setting new standards for service excellence and operational efficiency.
“Bringing Ebru onboard is a game-changer for Dairy One. As the new CFO, her extensive experience and unique insights into not-for-profit companies, the food industry, and finance are invaluable assets that will drive our company’s evolution forward,” said Munroe. “We are excited by what she has accomplished in a short period of time here. She really leans in on enhancing our operational efficiency.”
These positions, while new to the cooperative, will help with serving Dairy One customers. As COO, Gloss will be in charge of groups that service customers, including Dairy Herd Information (DHI) Services, Integrated Farming Solutions, Agriculture Consulting Services, and the many Dairy One Laboratories, including Milk, Forage, and Soil. Meanwhile, as CFO, Arslan will be in charge of the accounting and HR teams in the cooperative. Both Gloss and Arslan look forward to working with these teams.
Dairy One Cooperative, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(5) in its 76th year of operation. It is owned by approximately 2,000 farmers in the northeastern U.S. and is headquartered in Ithaca, NY. For more information, please visit www.dairyone.com. The mission of Dairy One is to create and deliver data and information that is used to make profit-enhancing decisions for members of the agricultural community.
