Jim ReynoldsVice President of ConsultingPraedium Ventures LLCVisalia, California
What education are you bringing with you to this position?
- DVM
- Master’s in epidemiology
- Residency in public health
- Board certified in animal welfare
Please describe your agricultural background.
Raised on a dairy farm and have been working in agriculture since 1982.
What territory will you cover?
The entire United States and internationally.
What are your new responsibilities?
Vice president of consulting. Main responsibilities are: organize, direct the execution, administration and management of the mission, goals and objectives and policies of the Premier Dairy Solutions program.
What previous positions have you held?
- Professor of large animal medicine and welfare, Western University, California
- Service chief, dairy production medicine, UC Davis School of Veterinarian Medicine
- Private dairy and beef practice
Who has made the biggest impact on your career?
My wife, Dr. Fred Koening, Dr. Paul Blackmer and Dr. Bob Bushnell.
How will you be of most help to producers in your region or area of expertise?
My years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the dairy industry, thorough understanding of animal welfare, and practical applications to manage welfare programs.
Why did you choose this company?
Praedium is opening opportunities for managing dairies for the 21st century. This job provides opportunities to work with farms to provide excellent care for cows and calves. Praedium has developed a forward-thinking team to accomplish new goals in the area of animal welfare. That’s why I wanted to work with them.
What goals would you like to accomplish while in this position?
Establish and maintain programs on farms that truly provide a high level of care for all the animals. PD
