Names in the News
New hires, promotions, retirements
BioZyme names new director of marketing
BioZyme Inc. announced that Tyler Rouse is the new director of marketing. In his role, he will guide the development and execution of the company's strategic marketing plans, utilizing all appropriate vehicles to support the company's ongoing growth.
"I enjoy working in the marketing space to drive brand awareness and sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers. I am already looking forward to working with both the marketing and sales teams to align them to help grow BioZyme and strengthen the dealer network," Rouse said.
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Alltech welcomes territory sales manager in California
Alltech announced that it has welcomed Jorge Noricumbo to the U.S. team as territory sales manager covering the south-central valley of California. He will also assist the Alltech Dairy On-Farm Support team with trainings.
Noricumbo is an advocate of training and delegating to succeed. Throughout his career, he has worked in collaboration with dairy farmers, consultants, veterinarians and nutritionists to help dairy farms improve the quality and efficiency of their processes. He focuses on training in many areas, such as maternity, calves, milking parlor, stockmanship and feed bunk management.
Meat Institute expands legislative affairs and marketing teams
The Meat Institute announced the expansion of its legislative affairs and marketing teams with the addition of two new employees.
Chris Chaffee joins the Meat Institute as director of legislative affairs working with vice president of legislative affairs Nathan Fretz advocating for the meat and poultry industry with members of Congress and federal officials. Chaffee will also help manage the Meat Institute’s Political Action Committee, MeatPAC.
TechMix Europe hires supply chain manager
TechMix Europe announced that it has hired Mayte Aragon as supply chain manager. Working from the TechMix European headquarters in Barcelona, Spain, Aragon will be responsible for all supply chain functions across Europe, including those with contract manufacturers, warehouses and distribution partners. She will continue to integrate the supply chain team into the broader innovation efforts.
The scope of her work will include the complete portfolio of products that are designed to support animals through physiological and behavioral challenges brought on by stress and other production factors.Read more
Gina Tumbarello joins DTB AgriTrade as partner
Agricultural trade consulting firm DTB AgriTrade LLP announced that Gina Tumbarello has joined the firm as a partner, beginning Feb. 1, 2025.
With two decades of experience in international trade, policy and association management, Tumbarello is a recognized leader in advancing agricultural trade strategies. She brings a wealth of expertise to DTB AgriTrade, further strengthening its mission to provide innovative solutions and strategies to the agricultural trade community.Read more
Hormel announces leadership transition in Foodservice segment
David Weber a 33-year Hormel veteran and vice president of Foodservice sales, will succeed Ourada as group vice president, Foodservice, upon his retirement. Having dedicated 30 years of his career to Foodservice, Weber brings deep expertise and valuable insights to this top leadership role.
Further, Lynn Egner will move to the role of vice president of Foodservice following Weber’s advancement to group vice president, Foodservice. Natosha Walsh will move from her current role as vice president of marketing – Retail, Convenient Meals and Proteins to assume Egner’s role as vice president of Retail sales – West.Read more