Kamps named Spensley Feed Sales operations manager

Posted on January 11, 2024 in Company News
Krysty Kamps has been named operations manager of Spensley Feed Sales LLC in Belmont, Wisconsin. Kamps will lead the Spensley team focused on serving feed and nutrition customers throughout the local market area. She will maintain a high-level of quality production, oversee safety and production standards while being a steward and agricultural advocate within the local community.

Kulow named Vita Plus Lake Mills general manager

Posted on January 11, 2024 in Company News
Keith Kulow was recently named the general manager of Vita Plus Lake Mills in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.  He will be providing leadership of the feed manufacturing and grain merchandising focused on serving customers throughout the local market area.  Kulow will maintain a high-level of quality production, maintaining safety and production standards while being a steward and agricultural advocate within the local community.

Thomas named Agri-Business Consultants dairy business services manager

Posted on January 11, 2024 in Company News
Steven Thomas recently joined Agri-Business Consultants, LLC (ABC) as the dairy business services manager.  He will lead the team dedicated to reporting and analyzing business analytics for dairy producers throughout the Midwest while assisting them with feasibility studies, start-up business and succession planning.  He will also contribute to Vita Plus educational and business consulting strategies.

Millard named Loyal Ingredients general manager

Posted on November 13, 2023 in Company News
Dustin Millard recently joined Vita Plus as the general manager of Loyal Ingredients LLC in Loyal, Wisconsin.  He will be providing leadership of the commodities brokerage team in all capacities and focus on serving customers through merchandising plans, market analysis and on-site discussions with customers.

Loken named Vita Plus livestock specialist

Posted on October 13, 2023 in Company News
Tommie Loken recently joined Vita Plus as a livestock specialist. Loken will work closely with the Vita Plus Dodgeville and Spensley Feed Sales teams to serve beef and dairy producers throughout southwest Wisconsin. She will help producers select the nutrition strategies and products that best fit their unique farms and situations to achieve their production goals.

Van Soest named Vita Plus dairy technical specialist

Posted on August 21, 2023 in Company News
Brandon Van Soest, Ph.D., recently joined Vita Plus as a dairy technical specialist. He will be based in northwestern Indiana, providing technical expertise and primary nutritional responsibilities to help producers have the most success within their milking herd.

Young talent thrives in the industry: Vita Plus interns gain valuable experience this summer

Posted on June 26, 2023 in Company News
Vita Plus interns are gaining valuable experience in dairy and youngstock nutrition, marketing, and the feed industry this summer. Evan Mennen and Elizabeth Plunkett are working on different teams focused on specific projects for the duration of the summer. They also are learning how Vita Plus employee owners bring feed, nutrition, and management expertise to the dairy and livestock industry across the Midwest.

Kooiman named Vita Plus livestock nutrition consultant

Posted on March 24, 2023 in Company News
Micah Kooiman recently joined Vita Plus as a livestock nutrition consultant. He will provide nutrition and management consulting to swine and beef farms throughout southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa, and southeast South Dakota. He will work with Vita Plus teammates to offer farm-specific solutions – based on the latest research and technologies – to help producers meet their business goals.

Abeyta named Vita Plus dairy specialist

Posted on February 1, 2023 in Company News
Megan Abeyta, Ph.D., recently joined Vita Plus as a dairy specialist. She will lead dairy sales and consulting efforts in southern Wisconsin. Abeyta will work closely with dairy producers and other consultants as she formulates rations, evaluates farm data, troubleshoots challenges, and makes farm-specific recommendations.

Goldsmith named Vita Plus dairy specialist

Posted on July 13, 2022 in Company News
Katelyn Goldsmith recently joined Vita Plus as a dairy specialist. She will be based in southern Wisconsin providing nutrition and management expertise to help dairy producers reach their production goals. In addition, she will remain up to date on cutting-edge technologies to better serve customers now and in the future.

Dado-Senn named Vita Plus calf and heifer technical specialist

Posted on July 13, 2022 in Company News
Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn recently joined Vita Plus as a calf and heifer technical specialist. She will be based in northwestern Wisconsin, providing technical expertise to help producers raise the next generation of their milking herd. She will also be an active member of the calf and heifer team supporting Vita Plus consultants as they serve producers across the Upper Midwest.

Students gain feed industry experience with Vita Plus this summer

Posted on July 13, 2022 in Company News
Two students are gaining experience in calf and youngstock nutrition, forage management, and the feed industry as Vita Plus interns this summer. Grace Haase and Chase Rievert are working on different teams focused on specific projects for the duration of the summer while learning how Vita Plus employee owners bring feed, nutrition, and management expertise to dairy and livestock farms throughout the Midwest.

Miller named Vita Plus safety manager

Posted on May 27, 2022 in Company News
Brad Miller recently joined Vita Plus as safety manager based in Madison, Wisconsin. He will ensure corporate safety standards and develop supporting training procedures throughout the Vita Plus network of manufacturing, grain storage, and fabrication facilities in the Midwest. This will include overseeing compliance with all state and federal regulations and agencies. In addition, Miller will continue to develop and promote a behavior-based safety culture for all employee owners throughout the organization.

Fritsche named Vita Plus dairy specialist

Posted on May 27, 2022 in Company News
Ryan Fritsche recently joined Vita Plus as a dairy specialist in Wisconsin. Based in Eastman, Wisconsin, Fritsche will provide nutrition and management expertise to help dairy producers reach their production goals. In addition, he will remain up-to-date on cutting-edge technologies to better serve customers now and in the future.

Ydstie named Vita Plus dairy consultant and businesses development specialist

Posted on March 4, 2022 in Company News
(Madison, Wis.) – Jonathan Ydstie recently joined Vita Plus as a dairy consultant and business development specialist in South Dakota, working with farms along the I-29 corridor.  He will utilize his experience as a large-herd dairy manager and his extensive industry experience to help provide high-quality diet formulation, management expertise, and customized solutions to help dairy producers reach their production and management goals.

Letelier named Vita Plus dairy nutritionist and technical services specialist

Posted on March 4, 2022 in Company News
(Madison, Wis.) – Dr. Paulina Letelier recently joined Vita Plus as a dairy nutritionist and technical services specialist. She will provide nutrition and management consulting to dairy producers throughout northeast Wisconsin.  Additionally, Letelier will provide field-driven technical support for fellow Vita Plus consultants in the region.