Kyle Jensen serves as the Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Hilmar Inc bringing more than three decades of experience to the company. His journey with Hilmar began in 1994 as a summer intern, and since then, he has developed a broad skill set across various roles and functions within the organization. Jensen has taken on leadership responsibilities in Manufacturing, Technical Services, and Commercial sectors. Now, in his current position, he leads the Commercial division, directing strategies for both cheese and ingredient businesses to achieve customer and product goals.
Jensen serves on several industry boards, including the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the United States Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association. He currently is Vice Chair for the IDFA Ingredients Segment Board and Chairs the USDEC Trade Policy Committee.
In 2025, Jensen was appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as a technical advisor (ATAC) for Animal and Animal Products, ensuring U.S. trade policy and negotiating objectives are understood and communicated to reflect both public and private sector interests.
Jensen holds a Master’s degree in food science and technology from Mississippi State University and a bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
He and his wife, Yvette, have three children and divide their time between Hilmar, California, and Gilbert, Arizona
