The American Butter Institute (ABI) is an Arlington, VA-based trade association for manufacturers, processors, marketers, and distributors of butter and butter products. Originally established as the National Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers in 1908, ABI's mission is to promote and protect the interest and welfare of the butter industry. There are currently 26 active member companies that market approximately 95% of all the butter manufactured in the U.S.
Membership Structure
Active Member - Any individual, firm, corporation, cooperative association, or other organized group manufacturing, processing, packaging, or distributing butter or butter products is eligible for membership in the American Butter Institute. Each active member company is entitled to one seat on the ABI Board of Directors, which is the governing body of the American Butter Institute. (ABI Active Members [1])
Associate Member - Any individual, firm, corporation, or other legal entity which supplies goods and services to the butter industry can become an associate member. Associate members are not entitled to a board seat. (ABI Associate Members [2])
Officers
President - Mark Korsmeyer, Dairy Farmers of America (Kansas City, MO)
1st Vice President - David Riemersma, Butterball Farms (Grand Rapids, MI)
2nd Vice President - Irv Holmes, Challenge Dairy Products (Dublin, CA)
ABI Staff
Jerry Kozak [3] - Executive Director
Anuja Miner [4] - Senior Director, Executive Office & Member Relations
Roger Cryan [5] - Vice President, Milk Marketing & Economics
Contact ABI
American Butter Institute
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 243-5630
Fax: (703) 841-9328