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Michael Benedetti

Collaborator · DISC type si
VP Sustainability, Regulatory, Quality at Clover Sonoma
📍 Petaluma, California, United States

Michael Benedetti is the VP of Sustainability, Regulatory, & Quality at Clover Sonoma, his third-generation family business. He leverages his background in Neuroscience from UC San Diego to lead initiatives in quality, food safety, regenerative farming, and environmental impact. Michael is a key spokesperson for the company on sustainability and animal welfare.

Deeply rooted in his familys company, Michaels involvement began long before his executive role. He grew up in the business, where a family rite of passage included dressing up as the company mascot, Clo the Cow, and serving ice cream at community events, underscoring his lifelong connection to the brand.

He previously worked as a research associate at the Buck Institute for Age Research, co-authoring a publication on compounds that extend lifespan.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
VP Sustainability, Regulatory, Quality
Job Level
Senior
Location
Petaluma, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Consensus Builder
Fair-minded
Appreciative

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Sustainable Dairy
He leads Clover Sonoma’s sustainability initiatives, including joining the Dairy Methane Action Alliance and implementing regenerative on-farm practices to reduce environmental impact.
Animal Welfare
As a representative for an American Humane Certified company, he actively advocated against local legislation he argued would harm humane, high-quality family dairy farms.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
VP Sustainability, Regulatory, Quality
Clover Sonoma
5-2023
Sr. Director of Sustainability, Regulatory, & Quality
Clover Sonoma
4-2019
Director of Quality
Clover Sonoma
Research Associate
Buck Institute for Age Research
10-2000 - 6-2003
Research Associate
Ambit Biosciences
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Education
Neuroscience
UC San Diego
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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