FRANKLIN PARK, Ill., May 24 /PRNewswire/ — Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF)
today announced that Barbara A. Klein has been elected Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2000. Ms. Klein will report to
Richard E. Bailey, President and Chief Operating Officer.
Ms. Klein was most recently Vice President and Corporate Comptroller of
Ameritech Corporation. Her previous experience includes Vice President, and
Corporate Comptroller for The Pillsbury Company, and various financial
positions at Sears Roebuck & Co. She brings extensive experience in finance,
planning and analysis, as well as consumer products industry experience to
Dean Foods.
In making the announcement, Mr. Bailey commented, “Barb Klein’s addition
to our team of corporate officers reinforces our commitment to continually
build our skill base. Barb’s experience in shared financial services and her
focus on teamwork and excellence will support the continued growth of our
organization.”
Ms. Klein received a Master of Business Administration degree from Loyola
University in 1977 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and
Accounting from Marquette University, and is also a Certified Public
Accountant.
Dean Foods is one of the nation’s leading dairy processors and
distributors producing a full line of branded and private label products,
including fluid milk, ice cream and extended shelf life products, which are
sold under the Dean’s and other strong regional brand names. Dean Foods is
the industry leader in other food products including pickles, powdered
non-dairy coffee creamers, aseptically packaged foodservice products, and
refrigerated dips and salad dressings.
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CONTACT: Howard Dean, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, orRichard Bailey, President and Chief Operating Officer,847-678-1680, both of Dean Foods Company