Ryan Cropper

About Ryan Cropper

I’m an executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution—turning vision into measurable results. Over the past 25+ years, I’ve led business units and organizations of all sizes—from $20M privately held businesses to multi-billion-dollar global enterprises—through growth, transformation, and operational excellence.My career spans roles as VP, COO, CFO, and CEO, as well as service as Chairman of the Board and Board Member, where I’ve guided companies through complex challenges and positioned them for sustainable success. I bring a deep understanding of manufacturing, dairy & cheese, consumer packaged goods, transportation, consulting, retail, and food industries, leveraging this cross-industry perspective to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive performance.Key achievements include:Revenue Growth & Profitability: Delivered sustained double-digit growth and operational cost reductions exceeding 30%.Significant P&L Oversight: Managed financial and operational performance for businesses from $20M to over $1B in annual revenue.Operational Transformation: Implemented lean and six sigma practices, optimized global supply chains, and improved performance metrics across productivity, on-time delivery, quality, and EBITDA.Strategic Roadmaps: Designed and executed long-term growth strategies that expanded markets and increased enterprise value.Board & Governance Leadership: Provided strategic oversight, succession planning, and executive guidance as Board Chair and Member.I am as comfortable in the boardroom shaping strategy as I am leading execution in the field. My decision-making is data-driven, my approach is collaborative and accountability-focused, and my passion is helping organizations realize their full potential—whether scaling for growth, stabilizing underperformance, or navigating transformation.

Experience

1. VP of Manufacturing Operations and Procurement

   Organic Valley

   Sep 2025 — Present · WI, US

   Provided strategic leadership and oversight for all internal and co-manufacturing production processes. • Developed and executed a long-term production network strategy to enhance operational efficiency. • Offered cross-functional leadership and strategic insights to improve the overall production network.

Education

• Park City Culinary Institute

  Professional Culinary Certification - Chef, Culinary

  2019 — 2019

• Brigham Young University

  MBA, Emphasis in Finance and Strategy

  1999 — 2001

• University of Utah

  BS, Economics

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Talent Management
• Leadership Development
• Employee Benefits
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Access
• Financial Reporting
• Negotiation
• Cost Accounting
• Public Speaking
• Analytics
• Organizational Development
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Business Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Coaching
• Forecasting
• Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• P
• Budgets
• Finance
• Recruiting
• Account Management
• Human Resources
• Change Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Financial Modeling
• Analysis
• Budgeting