Meet Our Team

We make, pack, ship, deliver, and share your favorite Kriemhild Dairy products.

Lindsey Jakubowski

General Manager | Owner

Lindsey is excited to tackle the challenges that come with running and growing a business.  She takes great pleasure in knowing that she is building a business in an intentional way that benefits the farmers, the Kriemhild staff, customers and communities that she loves.  Lindsey’s favorite quote is by Wendell Berry “Eating is an agricultural act.”  She enjoys meadow butter straight from the churn after it’s just been made.  Lindsey eats fish a couple of times a week and almost always pairs it with a homemade tarter sauce using Crème Fraiche.

Bruce Rivington

Grazier | Owner | Farm Partner

Bruce has traveled around the world visiting farms and studying the most innovative, efficient and sustainable farming practices.  His favorite quote to live by is from Abraham Lincoln “Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where there was but one, is both a profit and a pleasure.”  Bruce’s favorite way to enjoy Meadow Butter is to slather it on a piece of fresh, locally baked bread.  He blends Crème Fraiche with Tiramisu mix from the Kriemhild Kupboard to indulge in a decadent pudding.

Nancy Rivington

Grazier | Owner | Farm Partner

Nancy is a lifelong farmer who found her inspiration from her hard working parents.  She enjoys the cows and takes pride in producing a high quality milk that goes into making Kriemhild Meadow Butter.  When not on the farm you can find Nancy volunteering her time at her church and at the local senior center.  She is a true asset to the community.  She loves Meadow Butter and Crème Fraiche on baked potatoes.

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Heidi Lynn Schultz

Production & Operations | Hustler

Heidi comes to work with a contagious enthusiasm!  She is passionate about the work she does and loves being part of a team that works hard toward a common goal.  If Heidi had a super power it would to be able to be in multiple places at one time.  She loves to serve her family Meadow Butter melted over hot veggies and spread over warm biscuits.  She enjoys Crème Fraiche as a base for fruit, vegetable, and chicken wing dip, but her personal favorite is in Sea Salted Caramel Cheesecake.

Daisy Belush

Distribution & Production | Instigator

Daisy loves working with Kriemhild because she takes pride in helping produce such quality products.  Growing up and working on a dairy farm has given her a special appreciation for our farmers.  Her greatest joy in life is being a wife and a mother and is inspired by her two daughter’s accomplishments and work ethic.  She enjoys drizzling a generous amount of Meadow Butter over a big bowl of popcorn.   She loves Crème Fraiche atop chocolate oats in the morning.

Ellen Fagan

Communications | Creator

Ellen brings artistic vision and lightheartedness to the Kriemhild team.  She finds purpose in everything she does and tackles each task with a sense of zeal.  In addition to working with Kriemhild, Ellen has her own small farm where she raises rabbits, chickens and ducks.  She is inspired by radio host and producer Diane Rehm.   Ellen likes to top a soft Challah or Italian Stretch bread with some delicious, creamy Meadow Butter.  She enjoys Crème Fraiche on cinnamon raisin bread.

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Marianne McDonnell

Administration & Payroll | Spitfire

Marianne is an invaluable asset to the Kriemhild team and adored by all (largely due to the fact that she is quick with highly-unfiltered assessments of whatever circumstance presents itself).  Marianne is the first to confront and chastise a misbehaving or dishonest computer software.  She is Lindsey's mom, but also a surrogate mom/grandma for everyone on the team at Kriemhild.  Equally loved and feared, Marianne is effective at providing oversight to the staff's children and halting any other conversations with her intimidating demands for everyone's timecards.  Marianne enjoys Kriemhild Meadow "Buttah" on her morning toast, and our Crème Fraîche as frosting.

The Kriemhild team has educational backgrounds from the SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Rochester Institute of Technology, Cornell University, Morrisville State College, and Trinity School of Natural Health.  What's more, our team is committed to continuing self-education and personal growth.  Everyone is cross-trained and possesses an intimate understanding of every aspect of the business.  Most importantly of all, we all love our customers!