Jackie M. Klippenstein has served as vice president of Industry and Legislative Affairs since joining the Dairy Farmers of America in 2008. She focuses on federal legislative and regulatory issues and plays an active role in member and Farm Services. She also serves on the boards of National Milk Producers Federation, the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program, and the American Royal. Prior to joining the Dairy Farmers of America, Klippenstein spent nearly 15 years in Washington, D.C. as a lobbyist for agricultural interests and a congressional aide, having worked for members of both the U.S. House and Senate.