NOVI, MICH. – The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) appointed a new chief financial officer, introducing Aaron Anticic. 

The milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor said Anticic’s responsibilities include managing and overseeing all MMPA financial activities, fortifying the company’s long-term financial stability and supporting its strategic vision.

Most recently vice president, finance, at Mastronardi Produce, Anticic led the finance team at the Mastronardi BerryWorld Americas joint venture. During his 13-plus years with Mastronardi, Anticic initially worked as a financial analyst before advancing to a VP role and helping make managerial and strategic decisions for the company.

MMPA president and chief executive officer Joe Diglio said the executive team is excited to have Anticic aboard.

“His proven track record in financial leadership and experience with the agriculture industry will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen and grow our cooperative,” Diglio said. “We are confident that Aaron’s expertise and vision will greatly contribute to the future success of MMPA.”

Anticic said MMPA has a dedicated team.

“I look forward to leveraging my experience to support MMPA’s dairy farmer owners by ensuring the cooperative’s financial health and contributing to its strategic initiatives,” he said.

The company’s new CFO also was appointed as an officer on MMPA’s board of directors.

He earned an MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.