Nicole Davies is a skilled leader with over 15 years of experience in Information Science and Technology. As the Senior Manager of Data and Automation Technologies at Grande Cheese Company, Nicole is dedicated to the technical delivery of strategic initiatives and fosters an environment of innovation, excellence, and collaboration within her teams.
Passionate about the Dairy Industry, a career highlight for Nicole was being part of the prestigious IDFA NextGen program – Cohort 5. This program allowed Nicole to expand her industry knowledge and leadership skills, further inspiring her engagement with Dairy and connecting with other Industry leaders.
Before joining Grande Cheese Company, Nicole worked in software development and volunteered at her local church, where she provided free website design and development services and served on the leadership board. She holds both a Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Science – Information Science and Technology from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and is an active volunteer and member of her community.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Nicole takes great pride in her family. She enjoys mountain biking with her son, camping with her husband, and traveling with her daughter. Inspired by Robert Baden-Powell's quote, "The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others," she is committed to making a positive impact both within her organization and in the broader community.