Susan grew up on a multi-generation family farm in northwest Oklahoma and has more than 30 years of experience working in agriculture.  She joined the Dairy MAX team in 2007 working in many aspects of the company, and now with a focus on issues and crisis communications.  With a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education in family and consumer sciences, Susan uses her knowledge of consumer education and of agriculture to help support the dairy community’s ability to proactively prepare for, manage and respond to crisis.  She was named a Friend of

Marty McKinzie has a passion for agriculture and deep ties to dairy. He grew up active in 4-H and FFA, while helping family members on their dairy farms. With a Bachelor of Science in agricultural development and a Master of Education in agricultural education from Texas A&M University, he enjoys sharing dairy’s story and working with dairy farmers to help them share improvements in dairy production and the tremendous gains in sustainability for dairy. Marty joined Dairy MAX in 2008 after previously serving as an agriculture teacher and lender.