Keith is the Cheesemaker and Co-founder of Wm. Cofield Cheesemakers in Sebastopol. Dedicated to making British-inspired cheese from organic Sonoma County milk, Cofield has been in production for just over 3 years. Prior to that, Keith was the founder and is still managing partner of Alemar Cheese, based In Minnesota.

Tarush is the co-founder of Sach Foods- a mission-driven company featuring the world’s first organic, artisanal, and flavored paneer, a firm, fresh cheese with a creamy texture. Tarush Agarwal co-founded Sach Foods in 2019 along with his wife/partner, Jasleen. They were inspired and motivated by their rich cultural heritage as first-generation Indian immigrants. At Sach, Tarush fosters company growth through innovative distribution partnerships and a savvy direct-to-consumer strategy. In a relatively short period of time, Tarush has taken their small batch paneer concept from a kitchen to over 1000 stores while partnering with some of the nations finest retailers including Whole Foods, Safeway and others. Prior to starting Sach, Tarush worked in media and technology for over a decade; he has held leadership and management positions at various companies including Walt Disney

Driven by a passion for science and food, Caroline studied for three years at a specialized French Dairy School, the “Ecole Nationale Industrie Laitiere,” learning all facets of cheese cultures, chemistry, and processes required to make traditional artisan cheeses. Following this experience, she went on to gain her Engineering degree in Food Science & Technology. After working for ten years in France, the Netherlands and in California in research and development in the cheese and dairy industry, she is currently the Plant Manager at Marin French Cheese Co.

In 2008, I began working at Whole Foods Market in downtown Seattle where my love of cheese blossomed. I later moved to Noew Orleans to work at the St. James Cheese Company as head cheesemonger and in the wholesale operation distributing cheese to restaurants. After leaving New Orleans, I moved the Bay Area where I worked in cheese sales for a few years before moving down to San Luis Obispo to join the team at Central Coast Creamery.

Growing up in Hilmar, CA, Lindsey has always had a special place in her heart for the dairy industry, especially for cheese. She attended Cal Poly where she studied Dairy Science. Lindsey started working at Central Coast Creamery in Paso Robles, CA, while still attending Cal Poly. Upon graduating, she became their first full-time employee. Seven years later she is now the production manager/cheesemaker at Central Coast Creamery.

My name is Karen Sims, I am an ACS Certified Cheese Professional®. My career has spanned over 30 years in distribution and the retail industry. I currently work for Tony’s Fine Foods, located in West Sacramento as an Inside Category Specialists, focusing on Cheese and Specialty items. I grew up in Marin county where I spent most of my life until taking my role with Tony’s over 14 years ago. My passion for cheese developed early in my career and has led me down an amazing path that I continue to grow and enjoy every day.