All Brands Owned by Tillamook County Creamery Association

What does Tillamook County Creamery Association own?

The co-op owns the Tillamook brand and all its product lines, including cheese, ice cream, butter, yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, and frozen meals. It operates manufacturing plants in Tillamook, Oregon and Decatur, Illinois, plus the Tillamook Creamery visitor attraction.

Is Tillamook publicly traded?

No. It is a farmer-owned cooperative, so ownership sits with its member dairy families rather than public shareholders. There is no stock to buy.

Who founded the cooperative?

Ten independent dairies in Tillamook County, Oregon formed the association in 1909, each contributing $10 to adopt a shared cheddar recipe. The county's dairy tradition itself dates to the 1850s.

Where is the co-op headquartered?

Tillamook County Creamery Association is headquartered in Tillamook, Oregon, on the northern Oregon coast where it was founded.

Who owns Tillamook?

Roughly 60 dairy farming families own the cooperative. The member farms elect a board of directors, which appoints the executive team led by CEO David Booth.

How many employees does the co-op have?

TCCA employs approximately 1,000 to 1,500 people across its plants, corporate offices, and visitor operations, plus the member farmers themselves who are owners rather than employees.