Tony Dal Ponte

General Counsel

Qualifications: J.D., cum laude, Notre Dame Law School B.A. Economics, University of Oregon

Appointed: October 2022

Priorities: Tony leads United Malt’s legal function, working as a strategic business partner to drive growth and profitability in all areas. He’s focused on streamlining systems and structures, supporting growth initiatives, and ensuring fair and efficient resolution to legal matters.

Experience: Tony is an experienced food and beverage industry executive with over 15 years of experience as an attorney and business leader. Before joining United Malt, he served as Vice President & General Counsel for the Pacific Seafood Group where he oversaw all legal, government relations, EHS, risk management and insurance, and public affairs functions. Prior to Pacific, Tony spent seven years in private practice acting as outside general counsel for businesses and several years teaching as an adjunct professor of political science at the University of Portland.

Tony currently serves on the Board of Directors for Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).