Gregory R. Jones Idaho Regional Sales Manager Nutrition Physiology Co.
Please describe your agricultural background.I grew up on a small farm in Idaho and my family owns a meat processing plant.
What education are you bringing with you to this position?
Dairy science background – Bachelor's degree in animal science with minors in agribusiness and agronomy. I also have a MBA in technology management.
What territory will you cover?
Idaho, Oregon, Washington
What are your new responsibilities?
Sales, account management and customer relationships.
What previous positions have you held?
Area marketing manager for Monsanto Dairy Business in Central California and Idaho; regional sales manager for Diamond V Mills in Idaho; Corn silage product manager for BASF Plant Science in North America and Argentina.
What excites you most about working in your new role?
Focus on animal digestive health and efficiency and working with dairy producers and their nutritionists.
How will you be of most help to producers in your region or area of expertise?
Strong dairy background and focus on value based relationships
Why did you choose this company?
Focus on digestive health and food safety – pipeline of innovative solutions for animal producers to provide safe and healthy food.
What goals would you like to accomplish while in this position?
Bring value-based solutions to dairy operations, viewed as a partner with long-term customer relationships. PD