EXECUTIVE TEAM

DAVID ROBINSON

Vice President of Human Resources

Member, Board of Directors

Member, Executive Leadership Team

David (Dave) Robinson joined Brakebush originally in 1977 – 1979 working various production jobs as well as construction on new facility additions, then leaving for school at UW Stout where he received a BS degree in Industrial Technology and concentrating in Plant Engineering and Operations. Upon graduation, Dave was hired by Oscar Meyer Foods Corporation as an Engineering Management Development Program Trainee for 6 months. 

For the next several years he worked in various Plant Operations and Corporate positions throughout the Organization. In 1991, Dave returned to Brakebush in Plant Engineering and has been the VP of Operations for the past 25 years. While he was VP of Operations, Dave directed the day-to-day operations in Westfield, WI, Wells, MN, and Mocksville, NC facilities. Dave brings more than 37 years of experience in the food industry. 

As of April 2023, Dave has moved into the new role as Vice President of Human Resources, overseeing Human Resources Administration, which includes corporate and facility HR management, Learning & Talent Development and Communication. In this role, he is developing a more expansive training program that will not only build stronger career paths but skills for both professional and personal growth. 

Dave has served on many boards throughout the years including currently: Brakebush Brothers Board of Directors for over 8 years, (Member of Fiduciary Review Committee), Workforce Development Board of Wisconsin for 15 years and the Elder Leadership Board at Grace Bible Church for over 22 years. Dave and his wife Cathy have a home in Oxford and have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren.