Gibson Berryhill saw his father model great business practices as he grew Berryhill Bacon and BACON Boise! He never really imagined that he would work at the company as an adult and had plans to work in coaching and ministry before he recognized a call on his life for people and the world of business. So, he headed back to Boise to work alongside his dad and today, he’s the co-owner of Berryhill & Company.

While Berryhill shares that becoming a father to his daughter 15 months ago is one of the biggest accomplishments and honors he’s had in his life to date, so is his work at the company so far. Last year alone, their products grew more than 70% and in 2025, they’re currently at more than 100% growth.

“We believe that every smile, every dish, every handwritten note and every bag of bacon has the potential to change someone’s day and in extreme cases, change their life,” he said.

Dale Clemiss was hired as the CEO of Idahoan Foods in March of 2022 but he’s been in the food processing industry for much longer than that. He’s worked for more than 30 years, having been involved with brands such as Campbell’s, Swanson, Marie Callender’s and more.

Before talking the helm at Idahoan Foods, Clemiss was the president of Frozen and Refrigerated at Conagra Brands, having come to that company after working as vice president of Soup, Sauce & Meals at Campbell Soup Company. He was with that company for several years in various roles.

“In his extensive career in the food industry, Dale has been successful at growing existing brands, accelerating innovation and launching new product lines,” said Rich Porter, Idahoan board chair.

Clemiss hails from Canada and has been in the U.S. for about 20 years. He earned a degree from University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

“I’m excited about the growth opportunities ahead as we continue to innovate and expand our role in meals and beyond,” he said upon his appointment to the position of CEO with Idahoan Foods.

Katie Fernandez came into the candy business almost accidentally. She and her father caught wind of the previous owner retiring from Lee’s Candies and they decided to jump in. She had to learn a lot about the industry, but now more than four years later, she loves continuing to learn and keeping the company thriving.

“It’s not just a candy store to our customers,” she explained. “We have customers who have been coming in for every holiday for generations. People like coming into Lee’s Candies. It feels good to them … feels like home. I think that’s pretty special.”

Fernandez said that one of the biggest accomplishments she’s celebrating recently is the opening of the company’s second location last year.

She said, “There are a lot of newcomers to the Valley. I am working on casting a wider net and bringing more people into our little candy store. I am amazed at how many Idahoans I talk to don’t even know we exist. I am trying to change that.”

For eight years, Daragh Maccabee has been the CEO of Idaho Milk Products, leading the company, which develops applications for milk proteins and milk permeate powder.

Maccabee, who has a wealth of global experience in management of food and beverage companies, oversees operations at the Jerome-based company.

Prior to his current position, he held several positions within Chicago-based Glanbia Nutritionals’ Twin Falls location. His last role with that company was that of senior vice president of procurement and dairy economics.

Maccabee earned his ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) through the Dublin Business School and Griffith College Dublin, both in Dublin, Ireland.

Earlier this year, he was named the chair of the International Dairy Foods Association, an organization that represents the U.S. dairy industry.

The CEO has stated that leading the team at Idaho Milk products is an honor as the company lives up to its purpose of “bringing value to milk for generations.”

Alex McCoy is the founder and CEO of American Ostrich Farms and Sustainable Meats and is working hard to champion people to take control of their health. He first learned about ostrich meat in on a trip to South Africa 2012 and its many health benefits, and upon returning to Idaho decided he wanted to do something about introducing it as a main animal protein. Under his leadership today, the company has become a leader in ostrich production.

“You don’t have to be a CEO to be a leader, and you’ll need to be a fantastic leader long before becoming a CEO,” he shared in an earlier 2025 interview with the Idaho Business Review. “To lead others is a great honor that should only be trusted to those who demonstrate grit and never, ever, give up.”

Outside of work, McCoy is an avid outdoor enthusiast who loves to hike, bicycle and ski.

ZoRoCo Packaging, Inc., was founded in 2007 by Cordy Rost, his wife Kim Rost, and his father-in-law Marc Ikebasu. Five years after its start, the company broke ground on its own building, in which the Rosts and their employees packed frozen vegetables. 

Since then, Rost has overseen the expansion of the company to three buildings in Caldwell, growing the staff from 17 people to 425. Along with the frozen vegetable division, ZoRoCo also has a gluten-free and allergen-free packaging division and an allergen-free and gluten-free baking division. The business also provides a range of services in the frozen goods packaging industry. 

Rost, a native Idahoan, earned his undergraduate degree in engineering and EMBA at the University of Southern California, where he and Kim met. The two returned to Idaho to raise their family and set up business. 

ZoRoCo, which is named for the Rosts’ children, Zoey, Ronin and Cole, is also involved in giving back to the community by being involved in organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Caldwell Night Rodeo and more.