Names in the News
New hires, promotions, retirements
Kara Stultz joins Northeast Agri-Solutions Force as customer focus assistant
Northeast Agri-Solutions Force (NASF) is excited to announce the hiring of Kara Stultz as customer focus assistant. In her new role, Stultz will assist John Clark, NASF owner and Feedworks USA technical sales manager, with sales and marketing efforts for current customers while helping to connect with new prospects within Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kara for a few years and watching her grow and mature from high school through her Penn State years and now in the workplace,” says Clark.
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Valent U.S.A. welcomes John Smith as vice president of sales
Valent U.S.A. LLC today announced John Smith as vice president of sales, effective July 22, 2024.
Smith joins Valent U.S.A. from Winfield United, the agriculture inputs subsidiary of Land O’ Lakes, where he served as director of strategic supplier alliances and procurement. He joined Winfield United in 2020 after a 32-year career at Bayer Crop Science, where he held various domestic and international positions in sales, marketing, and commercial leadership roles.Read more
National Turkey Federation announces senior director of public affairs
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) has announced the appointment of Alex Davidson as its new senior director of public affairs, effective August 19, 2024. Davidson, who joins NTF from the Beer Institute, brings a wealth of experience to this key role where he will lead public outreach for the U.S. turkey industry.In his previous role as director of public affairs at the Beer Institute, Davidson created and executed proactive, strategic, organic, paid and digital communication strategies that increased the $409 billion beer industry’s visibility among legislators, media and consumers. Davidson also served as a primary spokesman for the association.
Scoular hires director of special projects and feed nutrition
Scoular has hired Roger Huffman to serve as the company’s first director of special projects and feed nutrition. Huffman will lead Scoular in expanding its feed business and help to evaluate growth opportunities.
Huffman has been a leader in the animal health and feed industry since starting his career in 1993. He received a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Murray State University in Kentucky and a master's degree in feedlot nutrition from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.Read more
American Egg Board announces key staff appointments
The American Egg Board is pleased to announce it has named Bill Winkelman vice president of industry affairs and engagement, Nick Jones director of international marketing and Erica Mirth manager of content and design. These important placements reflect key strategic priorities for the egg industry and the national checkoff organization.Read more
IQI set to continue expansion with new sales manager
IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients is delighted to announce the appointment of Rick Houtepen as its new sales manager. Having joined IQI on July 1, Houtepen brings lots of energy, expertise, and know-how to the IQI team. His appointment illustrates IQI’s strong position and ambitions to expand business in Europe.
Having worked as an account manager and sales manager at different food companies before joining IQI, Houtepen has made his mark in the professional world of (pet) food. His many years of experience in the meat industry stand out, where he acquired extensive knowledge as well as certificates relating to meat.