What education are you bringing with you to this position? I hold a master's degree in dairy nutrition and immunology and a bachelor's degree in animal science, both from Michigan State University.

Please describe your agricultural background. My journey into agriculture began during my undergraduate studies, where I worked as a research assistant on a dairy-related study. After graduating, I spent a year working as a grain merchandiser in southern Wisconsin, which broadened my understanding of the agricultural supply chain.

What territory will you cover? I cover and support our customers and sales team in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. 

What are your new responsibilities? My main responsibility is to give technical and product support to producers, nutritionists and veterinarians in my region to ensure our innovative solutions are delivering on their goals and needs.

What previous positions have you held? I’ve held several positions, most recently as a grain merchandiser and as a veterinary assistant and barista, that have contributed to my skills and experience. Each role taught me something unique, from technical expertise to customer service and communication.

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Who has made the biggest impact on your career? My old lab-mate in grad school, Kristen Gallagher. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t have learned so much about dairy and decided to pursue my master’s degree. She was and still is an amazing resource and teammate.

How will you be of most help to producers in your region or area of expertise? I plan to build real connections with producers, nutritionists and veterinarians by understanding their challenges and helping find practical solutions through the products and services we offer. I care about being someone that they can rely on to help improve herd health, efficiency and profitability. At the end of the day, I want them to feel like we are their partner.

Why did you choose this company? I met a few company employees early last year and really loved how genuine and supportive they were and continue to be. It’s a great work environment with amazing people who all want to see you grow. And the dedication to our customers to help them succeed is second to none.

What goals would you like to accomplish while in this position? My goal is to make genuine connections with customers in my territory, while I share our product line and the modes of action to deliver the best guidance and recommendations. I also have the goal of earning my drone pilot certification to capture even more information (e.g., during TMR audits) to deliver best-in-class service.