Kris Gruenenfelder Outside Sales Territory Manager Blanchardville, Wisconsin Animart

Please describe your agricultural background.
My husband and I own and operate a registered Holstein dairy farm in southwest Wisconsin. I have learned a lot through the process of buying our farm and making the farm operational.My contribution and favorite part about farming is taking care of our calves, milking and taking care of sick cows.

What territory will you cover?
I will represent southwest Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa and the northern Illinois counties.

What are your new responsibilities?
I will be working with producers to provide solutions, understand their struggles and be the distributor behind their overall herd health and maintenance.

What previous positions have you held?
I have been a regional sales manager and a senior outside sales consultant. Both positions were held within the human manufacturing and distributing arena.

Who has made the biggest impact on your career?
My husband’s support has never failed to impress me and keeps me aiming to achieve my goals.

How will you be of most help to producers in your region or area of expertise?
I will be leveraging my experience and the connections I have with manufacturers to help producers and their day-to-day workload on the farm.

Why did you choose this company?
This company nourishes and promotes personal and professional growth with a family-like atmosphere. Our goals are to grow with our producers and partners and provide a valuable service along with all of your supply needs.

What goals would you like to accomplish while in this position?
I would like to create a lasting reputation of integrity, knowledge and value that will ultimately help the challenges that producers face today and in the years to come.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself continuing the legacy and vision that this company has built in working directly with producers in some capacity. PD