Kevin Pieh

Critic
DISC Type : C

Chief Executive Officer at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Overview

Kevin Pieh is the Chief Executive Officer of Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, leveraging a strong background in finance from roles at Land OLakes and Ameriprise Financial. An alumnus of the University of Minnesotas Carlson School of Management, he is described by colleagues as having strong financial leadership and a multi-perspective approach to problem-solving.

Kevin is passionate about the cooperative business model and supporting rural farming communities. He enjoys visiting the co-ops farmers to hear their generational stories, finding fulfillment in leading a company with a tangible product he can see on the shelf. His interest in finance started when his father helped him open a brokerage account in middle school.

A pivotal study abroad trip to China during his MBA program inspired him to take a two-year hiatus from corporate life to work for a furniture business in the Xinjiang Province.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Information Seeker

Negotiator

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

Cooperative Business Models
He has found a love for the cooperative business model and learned a lot about its structure and financials during his time at Land O'Lakes and Ellsworth.
Rural Community Support
Expresses a passion for supporting local farmers and has made it a point to visit over 30 farmer patrons to hear their stories and understand the co-op's importance.
Dairy Brand Growth
As CEO, one of his primary goals is to leverage Ellsworth's strong brand recognition beyond its famous cheese curds and increase its presence outside of the Midwest.

Media Appearances

From MBA to CEO: Leading Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery. Featured in YouTube

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Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Appoints Kevin Pieh as CEO. Featured in Business Wire

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Kevin Pieh Appointed CEO of Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery. Featured in Cheese Reporter

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Work History

12-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
9-2024 - 1-2025
Interim CEO at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
9-2022 - 1-2025
Chief Financial Officer at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
2019 - 8-2022
Senior Financial Analyst, Dairy Foods at Land O'Lakes, Inc.
2016 - 2019
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance & Truterra at Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Education

2009 - 2013
MBA from UMN Carlson School of Management
2002 - 2006
Business from Bethel University

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Exp : 21 Location : Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Kevin

Personality Compatibility


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