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EMPLOYEES REWARDED FOR
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE, RECOGNIZED WITH
MISSION AWARDS
MISSION AWARD WINNERS G Devin Sumption Area Marketing Manager | Amarillo, Texas
Devin Sumption joined the Genex team in 2010 as a Breeding Program Specialist. In 2013 he became an Area Marketing Manager covering Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and western Kansas, where he organized the area and motivated the team.
According to Regional Marketing Manager, Josh Davis, “Devin is a natural leader. He has the ability to see things for what they are and make the necessary decisions to change them. He has a very strong work ethic and has done an outstanding job in removing road-blocks for his staff.”
G Ronny Pope Territory Sales Manager | Limon, Colorado
Since he began his career in 2007, Ronny Pope, Territory Sales Manager, has been dedicated to the success of beef and dairy producers in eastern Nebraska and now, as of November 1, Colorado and western Kansas as well. Each day, he steps onto members and customers’ operations where he has not only developed their cow herd, but also friendships.
Associate Vice President of Beef Marketing and Sales, Jeff Swenson had this to say, “Over the last few years I have heard of many instances where Ronny has continuously gone the extra mile to make sure his customers have what they need. Ronny has also developed some of the most successful beef Independent Contractors within Genex. He takes the time to teach them what they need to be successful within the organization and helps them achieve their goals.”
G Mike Conard Breeding Program Specialist | New Franken, Wisconsin
Breeding Program Specialist Mike Conard is no stranger to the Mission Award, previously receiving the honor in 2004. Covering eastern Brown and western Kewaunee counties in Wisconsin, Mike has been a very driven and efficient employee of the cooperative since 1987.
“He is a team leader and sets an example of hard work and dedication for his team to follow,” explains Joel Delzer, Area Marketing Manager. “Mike takes control of the full reproductive program at many of his farms, working very closely with our members and customers as well as their veterinarians.”
WEBER HONORED WITH KEVIN BOYLE LEADERSHIP AWARD G Pete Weber Dairy National Account Manager | Colby, Wisconsin
Pete Weber’s past work experience involves numerous roles within Genex. He began as a summer marketing intern in 1987 and was then hired full-time in 1988 as a Breeding Program Specialist. From there he moved into a variety of marketing and consulting roles prior to being named a Dairy National Account Manager in 2010. Pete works with about 40 large dairies throughout the U.S.
Judd Hanson, Associate Vice President of Strategic Marketing, notes, “I can not think of a more worthy candidate for this award than Pete. A tireless worker; he simply gets things done for Genex and his customers. His level of attention to detail, large herd knowledge and professionalism are without equal.”
About the Kevin Boyle Leadership Award The Kevin Boyle Leadership Award is presented to one Genex employee annually. The award was established in memory of Kevin Boyle, a former Genex employee who demonstrated vision, devotion and pride for the cooperative. Recipients of the award exceed expectations in the following five categories: commitment to improving farm reproduction and genetics, willingness to help others, ability to provide superior support services, excellence in communication skills and positive attitude. 1 4
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