Tillamook

Tillamook, an Oregon dairy cooperative with more than a century in business

Tillamook County Creamery Association is a dairy cooperative owned by farming families in Tillamook County, on the Oregon coast. The company traces its origins to 1909 and keeps its headquarters, ownership and heritage in Tillamook, Oregon. Its catalog is organized around cheese, ice cream, yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream, butter and mac & cheese.

Cheese: cheddar, mozzarella and special collections

The cheese range includes cheddar, mozzarella, the Maker’s Reserve line and the Farmers’ Collection. The site features formats such as cheddar slices, whole milk mozzarella, shredded cheese and Swiss slices. The company itself highlights awards earned by some of these products: its Monterey Jack took first place at the 2026 American Cheese Society Contest, and a natural sliced cheese won gold at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest. It also states that it has won gold at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards.

Ice cream, yogurt and other dairy products

In ice cream, the range is divided into family size, bars and pints, with a Chocolate Collection and limited edition flavors. In yogurt, the company distinguishes the Greek and Good & Creamy lines. The catalog is completed by cream cheese —in brick and spread formats—, sour cream, butter and mac & cheese.

Origins and cooperative model

The company presents itself as a farmer-owned cooperative in which a group of farming families in Tillamook County own the company and benefit directly from its growth. Its brand story refers to the tale of some farmers, dairy cows and a boat that gave rise to the little boat symbol found on its products. The company states that all farmers who supply milk for its products pledge not to use artificial growth hormones.

The company notes that more than twenty years ago it built a second cheese production plant in Boardman, Oregon, and that it works with milk suppliers and partners who share its values, such as Threemile Canyon Farms. It also states that, as it grows, it collaborates with other milk suppliers, production facilities and distribution centers, and that it requires these partners to meet its standards.

Visits and experience at the Tillamook Creamery

The company runs the Tillamook Creamery as a destination for dairy lovers, with free entry and options that include a self-guided tour or booking a Premium Tillamook Experience. It also operates the Tillamook Market at PDX Airport. Its own app enhances the visitor experience at the Creamery, allowing users to scan and rate products, complete challenges, unlock badges and check their ranking on a fan leaderboard.

Sustainability, certifications and community

The company identifies itself as a Certified B Corporation and structures its action around six stewardship commitments that, it says, guide its growth. Its 2025 stewardship report includes initiatives supporting organizations such as the Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce through gift baskets, donations, sponsorships and volunteer time. The company acknowledges that its headquarters in Tillamook, Oregon, stands on the land of the indigenous Tillamook and other native peoples, and emphasizes the continued sovereignty of the tribes of the north Oregon coastal region.

Team and professional activity

The leadership team is headed by David Booth as President & Chief Executive Officer, accompanied by Mike Bever (EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer), Patrick Donnelly (EVP, Chief Financial Officer), Jesse McShane (SR VP, Commercialization) and Sheila Murty (EVP, Chief People & Organizational Capabilities Officer). The company maintains specific channels for general contact, foodservice, B2B, specialty, press and careers, and publishes its own recipes organized by type of dish.