Mailloux, Wright replace Dean Foods’ recent retirees

DALLAS Dean Foods announced last week that Pete Schenkel and Lewis M. Collens have retired from the company’s board of directors. Wayne Mailloux and Doreen Wright have since been elected to the vacated positions.

Schenkel was elected to the board of directors in January 2000 and became vice chairman in January 2006. Fellow retiree Collens served on the board of directors of the former Dean Foods from 1991 to 2001.

Prior to being elected, Wright worked for Campbell Soup Co. as CIO. Mailloux is expected to be a key asset during the company’s expansion over the next three to five years.

"Both are highly regarded business leaders with demonstrated track records of success in leading strategic business transformations. Wayne's background in sales and distribution and Doreen's background in technology transformation will be particularly valuable to our continued growth,” said Gregg Engles, Dean Foods’ CEO and chairman of the board.