David Hogan
President
David was promoted to President in October 2022, after serving as Operation Manager at Milkco for three years. David spent the previous five years as Plant Manager of a fluid milk, cottage cheese, and sour cream operation. Prior to that, he held management positions at several plants across the US focusing on Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement. David graduated from Clemson University in 2005 with a degree in Food Science
Bryan Scruggs
Operations Manager
Bryan joined the Milkco team in 1987 in the Production Department. During his tenure, Bryan has worked as an Order Selector, Palletizer Operator, Production Foreman, and Production Supervisor, Production Manager, and in October 2022 Bryan was promoted Operations Manager. He has successfully grown with the company and has 35+ years of experience here at Milkco Inc.
Thomas Lingerfelt
Maintenance Manager
Thomas joined Milkco in 1998.
Sales Team
Richard Jones
Sales Manager
Belinda Brown
Marketing/Sales Coordinator
Belinda joined Milkco as an Order Clerk in 2000. In 2004 Belinda moved to the Accounting Department and in 2013 was promoted to Sales/Marketing Coordinator.
Rusty Sigmon
Foodservice Sales GA, AL, MS
Rusty has over 35 years in the foodservice industry. He has worked as an operator, distributor sales manager, broker sales and manufacturers sales management mostly in the S.E. Rusty is an active member of the American Culinary Federation, United Culinary Chefs Association, International Food Service Executive Association, American Legion and the American Numismatic Association. He is a Certified Sou Chef, Certified Serv Safe Instructor/Proctor, Certified Food Manager and a Numismatic Scholar.
John Gaither
Foodservice Sales MD, NC, SC, VA
John Gaither brings 32 years of experience in foodservice sales and marketing, with 26 years of that time spent specifically in beverage sales. He is a seasoned professional with a learned skill in helping customers find solutions and opportunities for their business. John is a 1982 University of Georgia graduate.
Harvey Reese
Area Sales Representative
Reta Hendrix
Customer Service Coordinator
Reta joined Milkco in 2000 as a Computer Operator. In 2013 Reta was promoted to her current position of Customer Service Coordinator
Facility Operations
Alan Newberry
Accounting Manager
Alan joined the Milkco team in September 2023 as Accounting Manager
Nancy Hensley
HR Manager
Gary Depue
Purchasing Manager
Gary joined Milkco in September 2023. Gary has over 15 years of experience in the dairy industry having started in 2008 doing seasonal work at his hometown dairy. After graduating from Marietta College in 2012 Gary was offered the purchasing position and has been a purchasing and supply chain professional in the dairy industry ever since.”
Patrick Loomis
Quality Control Manager
Ryan Power
Production Manager
Ryan graduated from NC State with a degree in Food Science in 2017. Immediately after graduating Ryan started in the dairy industry at a plant that produced ice cream, sour cream, and fluid milk products. While there Ryan held the roles of Management Trainee, Production Supervisor, and Production Manager. Ryan joined Milkco in September 2022 as Production Manager.
George Suggs
Blowmold Manager
Greg Smith
Shipping Manager
David Clark
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
David joined the Milkco team in August 2023.