Vice President
Dan joined the organization in 2003 and focuses on international markets and blending opportunities. Previously he attempted to teach college freshman how to love math although milk runs in his blood as his grandfather ran a dairy farm in the Midwest. When not globe trotting, he shuttles his wife and 2 young sons to camping spots across the Rocky Mountain West, as instructed. If he is allowed, he can be found on the ski slopes in the winter or golf course during the brief Montana summer.
Trading Assistant
Kym grew up in Miles City, MT, and attended Miles Community College before moving to the big city of Missoula. She received her Bachelor's Degree, in Organizational Communication Studies, from The University of Montana in May of 2009 and joined The Milky Whey, Inc. in 2010 as a trading assistant. She enjoys spending time with her family (especially her brother and sister) and friends, reading a good book, music, and listening to a good comedian.
Personal Assistant
Jade is currently living in Indianapolis, working from home as a part time assistant to Curt's wife, Cheri. She is a new mom who has a new found love for cooking. When she's not busy running the show at home or jet-setting to Missoula to assist the Pijanowski's, you can find her curled up reading a book or relaxing with a glass of wine. She loves the big city, but a part of her will always belong in Montana.
Operations Manager
Carla is our Operations Manager and came to us from Malta, Montana. She and her husband, Chad, have two very active teenage sons. She enjoys shopping, reading, shopping, and shopping.
President/CEO
Curt founded The Milky Whey, Inc. in 1993, and TMW International, Inc. in 2004, and has been in the dairy business from over 20 years. He is a native of the First State: Delaware, and a 1987 graduate of the University of Delaware. Curt enjoys hunting, sports, reading, fishing, and golf, but mostly prefers to spend time with his wife, Cheri, and their three sons.
Domestic Trade
Sam manages domestic accounts, selling dairy powders to both the food and feed industry nationwide. In addition to dry dairy ingredients, he manages our cheese business. Sam is a native of Montana and resides in Missoula with his wife Laurie and their new baby boy. In his free time, you can find Sam fly fishing the local streams and rivers, or out enjoy a round of golf, his greatest passions.
CFO/Independent Contractor
Steve is a native of Downers Grove, IL and graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in accounting and passed the CPA exam shortly thereafter. He has over thirty years of financial management experience at the Controller/CFO level and has been a private investor in several new enterprises. In 2000, Steve founded CFO Resources to provide contract chief financial officer services to companies based in the Missoula area. His clients include a plastics manufacturer, biotechnology firm, medical device manufacturer, log home builder, real estate development firm, computer software developer, and construction company. Steve has been working with The Milky Whey and TMW International for over five years. When not counting beans, Steve can be found hiking with his golden retriever or pounding out the miles on his bicycle to offset his voracious appetite for sweets.
Trading Assistant
BreAnna is an Eastern Montana native growing up in Miles City, MT. She is working part time mostly from home assisting the company and the Pijanowski's. She loves watching and playing sports, cooking, crafts and of course shopping. BreAnna and her Husband Ja'Ton have two wonderful children and a small dog that keep life fun and exciting.
International Customer Service
Brandon has been with The Milky Whey since 2004. His responsibilities include customer service, international freight, international documentation and assisting with export sales. Brandon and his wife Sarah have two daughters and two dogs. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Senior Advisor/Domestic Trade
Brad is a member of our domestic team, and handles dairy ingredients for national accounts including nonfat dry milk, milk proteins, buttermilk, whey powder / proteins, and butter. He is a Montana native, a graduate of the University of Montana, a former educator, coach, and now milkman. When not in the office, Brad enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing and spending time at Flathead Lake. He and his wife Leslee have four adult children and three grandchildren.