Our Team
Experts in Nutrition. Partners in Performance.
Our team is the heart of everything we do. With decades of hands-on experience in animal agriculture, advanced degrees in nutrition and animal science, and a practical, real-world perspective, our consultants are here for one reason: to help you succeed.
We’re fiercely focused on our customers, offering timely support, unbiased recommendations, and nutrition strategies that deliver real results. Whatever your focus, you can count on a team that’s passionate about doing what’s right for your animals and your bottom line.
Our Key Pillars
- Talented and Experienced Team
- Top Quality Nutritional Experience
- Industry-Leading, Commercially Viable Research
- Global Ingredient Sourcing Platform
- Value Added Nutritional Products & Services
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Poultry Nutrition Team
Anthony Quant, Ph.D.
Senior Poultry Nutritionist
B.S. – Centre College
M.S., Ph.D. – University of Kentucky
Years of Experience: 13 years
Corey Johnson, Ph.D.
Poultry Nutritionist
B.S., M.S. – University of Missouri
Ph.D. – Texas A&M University
Years of Experience: 6 years
Tanner Wise, Ph.D.
Poultry Nutritionist
B.S., Ph.D. – Purdue University
M.S. – Auburn University
Years of Experience: 1 year
Amanda Fagan
Poultry Nutritionist
B.S., M.S. – The Ohio State University
Years of Experience: 9 years
Amanda Griffin
Poultry Coordinator
B.S. – The Ohio State University
MBA – Ashland University
Years of Experience: 20 years
Elizabeth Miller
Research Farm Manager
B.S. – North Carolina State University
Years of Experience: 5 years
Nathan Avey
Key Account Manager
Years of Experience: 17 years
Opeadura Osunbami, PhD
Poultry Research Manager
Bachelors of Agriculture from Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun-state, Nigeria
MS & Ph.D from Purdue University
Years of Experience: 1 year
Swine Nutrition Team
Jim Jolliff, Ph.D.
Swine Nutritionist
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. – The Ohio State University
Years of Experience: 13 years
Kelly Peper, Ph.D.
Swine Nutritionist
B.S. – University of Missouri
M.S. – Kansas State University
Ph.D. – University of Illinois
Years of Experience: 11 years
Julie Salyer
Swine Nutritionist
B.S. – The Ohio State University
M.S. – Kansas State University
Years of Experience: 14 years
Tyler Chevalier, Ph.D.
Swine Research Manager
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. – University of Kentucky
Years of Experience: 2 years
Audrey Walter
Swine Formulation Specialist
B.S. – University of Findlay
M.S. – University of Minnesota
Years of Experience: 7 years
Procurement Team
Matt Heckaman
Vice President of Purchasing
B.S. – Purdue University
Years of Experience: 25 years
Brad Johnson
Director of Grain Procurement
University of Toledo
Years of Experience: 19 years
Kayla Theis
Strategic Sourcing Lead
B.S. – University of Findlay
Years of Experience: 8 years
Milling Team
Andy Bishop
Feed Mill Engineer
B.S. – The Ohio State University
Years of Experience: 35 years
Leadership
Paul Kalmbach, Sr.
CEO
B.S. – The Ohio State University
M.S. – The Ohio State University
Years of Experience: 46 years
Paul Kalmbach, Jr.
President
B.S. – Bob Jones University
M.B.A – Harvard Business School
Years of Experience: 10 years
Chris Steiner
V.P. of Sales
B.S. – The Ohio State University
MBA – Ashland University
Years of Experience: 43 years