Keira Lombardo
Keira Lombardo is the Chief Executive Officer of Dairy MAX, a regional dairy council representing over 700 farmers across eight states, a role she assumed on January 1, 2025. With over 20 years of experience in food and agriculture, Lombardo previously served as Chief Administrative Officer at Smithfield Foods, where she led diverse functions including communications, government affairs, sustainability, and legal. Known for her strategic vision and people-centric leadership, she has a track record of fostering high-performing teams and driving sustainable, innovative solutions.
McKensie Montgomery MDA, RDN, LD
Farming families hold a special place in McKensie Montgomery’s heart, as she grew up planting large gardens with her family. When Dairy MAX contacted her to join the team, it was a no-brainer. Her inspiration for her work comes from her parents, who prioritized healthy living in every aspect of their lives. McKensie attended both Utah Valley University and Utah State University, where she earned degrees in nutrition and food science (emphasis: dietetics), Master of Dietetics Administration, Associate of Science Pre-Secondary Education and Bachelor of Science.
Mandy Johnson
A heart for community involvement and a passion for storytelling first drew Mandy to the Dairy MAX team. An alumna of Texas Tech University, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in public relations and has 16 years of experience. Most of her work involves sports and entertainment marketing and media relations for Sam Houston Race Park, Texas Renaissance Festival, WNBA Houston Comets, NBA Houston Rockets, Houston Toyota Center and Clutch City Sports & Entertainment.
Josh Srader
Josh Srader has always enjoyed feeding people, one way or another. He earned a Bachelor of Science in family and consumer sciences with a concentration in hospitality management and culinary from Lamar University. Moving into the sales and distribution side of the business after college, he has built up more than 15 years of experience, most recently as a category growth specialist in dairy and fresh produce. There, he discovered a love for the dairy industry that led him to the Dairy MAX team in August 2022.
Jayce Winters
Jayce Winters didn’t think she’d land in the agricultural industry, as she was drawn toward communications – but she grew up working on a ranch in western Kansas and found she couldn’t escape her passion for the people who raise our food. Both loves came into harmony through a Bachelor of Science in agriculture media and communication from West Texas A&M University, plus minors in animal science and mass communication.
