Team

Chris Terra
General Manager
A 4th generation dairyman, who has been managing dairies for over 25 years. With a passion for developing people and creating a culture of excellence, Chris has led teams that have earned multiple recognitions for elite reproduction and herd performance.
At Vierra Dairy, we are fortunate to have him on our team, helping to shape our bright future. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking, hunting, and enjoying the great outdoors.

George Costa
Assistant Manager
With 16 years of experience in the dairy industry, George brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles at Double-D and Hilmar Holsteins. He has been with Vierras for the past year and specializes in daily operations, herd health, and employee management.
What George enjoys most about working here is the opportunity to collaborate with a team of like-minded individuals to reach common goals. He values the diversity of the operation and the family-like atmosphere at Vierra Dairy.
Outside of work, he is actively involved in the Portuguese community and has a passion for music.

John Mendonça
Farm Manager
John is the Farm Manager for Vierra Dairy Farms. His area of expertise is specialty soil fertility and nutrients for crops. He is on the board for the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition and is a Certified Crop Advisor. In addition to his passions on the quality of crops and water in our area, John was also an Almond Farmer prior to working with our company. During his time away from the office, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids.

Tara LaFollette
Executive Assistant
Tara graduated from Liberty University in 2016 with a degree in Business Administration: Human Resources Management. Prior to joining the Vierra team, Tara worked for her family’s custom harvesting company and worked an internship in the Associated Feed & Supply Human Resources Department.