Masters Gallery Foods - Oostburg Facility

The Wisconsin Association of Energy Engineers (WAEE) invites you to join us at Masters Gallery Foods. 

February 25, 2026

Meeting host and lunch provider:

MASTERS GALLERY FOODS

Masters Gallery Foods is a leading provider of premium private-label and branded cheese products. Founded in 1974, the company has grown into a trusted supplier for retail, food service, and industrial markets nationwide. Known for its high-quality products and strong industry partnerships, Masters Gallery Foods continues to expand its operations while maintaining a focus on innovation.

Attendees will learn about Masters Gallery's comprehensive sustainability program that achieved Green Masters status with the Sustainable Business Council in 2024. Attendees will also learn about how the Oostburg Facility has eliminated the use of ammonia and other regulated coolants with a chilling tower and utilize a geothermal pond as a renewable energy source to heat and cool roughly 15% of the building. 

AGENDA

12:00pm - Arrival, lunch and networking
12:20pm - WAEE Chapter Business and Introductions
12:30pm - Presentations

• Tim Yaeger, Masters Gallery Foods ~ 30 minutes
  > Summarize sustainability journey, achievements, and project highlights. Review GHG tracking progress, metrics tracking, and key learnings.
  > Energy efficiency and facilities improvements. Introduce the geothermal system (high level overview). Discuss the benefits and internal decision-making process for installing geothermal system.
• Mike Rohde, Rohde Brothers ~ 30 min
  > Technical overview of geothermal and Glycol Chilling, using Masters Gallery Foods as a case study
• Q & A ~ 15 – 20 min

* While direct competitors with Masters are welcome to join lunch and presentations, they will not be allowed to join the tour. Please reach out to Jennifer.Szedziewski@wecenergygroup.com with any questions. 

BOARD MEETING:

The WAEE board will meet at 10:30 at Masters Gallery Foods. Anyone interested in learning more about our chapter or getting more involved is welcome to attend. The board is comprised of energy industry professionals who volunteer their time to promote education and awareness in the energy industry.