"Ig" Vella (July 13, 1928 – June 9, 2011) was an American businessman and cheese maker who served on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
In 1950, he graduated magna cum laude from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's degree in history.
[2] His father owned the Vella Cheese Company, Inc. in California and the Rogue Creamery in Oregon, which he turned over to his children.
[4] Vella took control of both companies and was their general manager and chief executive officer.
Vella served three terms (twelve years) on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, where he represented the First District.