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Evan Grong

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Sales Manager, Dairy Ingredients at Valley Queen Cheese
📍 Milbank, South Dakota, United States

Evan Grong is the Sales Manager for Dairy Ingredients at Valley Queen Cheese, where he previously held roles in project management and procurement. He plays an active role in the industry, speaking at conferences and serving on boards like the Midwest Dairy Association. Colleagues describe him as upbeat and detail-oriented.

Evan is deeply involved in his community of Milbank, South Dakota, serving as a City Council member and a volunteer firefighter. He earned a business economics degree from South Dakota State University and is married with two daughters.

He is a graduate of two prestigious statewide programs: the South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership program (SDARL) and Leadership South Dakota.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Sales Manager, Dairy Ingredients
Job Level
Middle
Location
Milbank, South Dakota, United States
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Dairy Industry Growth
As a key sales leader, he is often quoted in industry publications discussing market expansion, processing investments, and sustainability initiatives in the South Dakota dairy sector.
Community Leadership
He has a history of civic engagement, including serving as a Milbank City Council member and on the city's Planning and Zoning Committee.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Sales Manager, Dairy Ingredients
Valley Queen Cheese
4-2019 - 11-2022
Transportation and Procurement Manager
Valley Queen Cheese
4-2017 - 4-2019
Project Manager
Valley Queen Cheese
10-2013 - 4-2017
Business Supervisor
Otter Tail Corporation
7-2004 - 10-2013
Corporate Accounts Manager
Cliff Viessman, Inc.
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Education
11-2021 - 4-2023
Leadership
SDARL
2018 - 2019
Leadership
Leadership South Dakota 18-19
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