What impresses Jeff’s manager most are the relationships Jeff has formed with local members and customers. Having a well-rounded industry background and strong dairy knowledge base makes him a vital information source for producers. In addition to dedication to his career, Jeff is actively involved in several industry organizations including the Marinette County Holstein Association and the Marinette County Dairy Promotions Committee.
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Molly Zo rn meets wit h To m Ro ach, owner of a Cayug a Co unty, N.Y., dairy, on his herd’ s rep rod uctio n progra m.
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During his 20-year tenure, Jeff Fischer of Peshtigo, Wis., has held various marketing and consulting positions within two of CRI’s three subsidiaries. He began his career as a Field Technician for AgSource collecting milk samples and providing herd management records to dairy herds. He then transferred to Genex where he served as a sales and service technician before being promoted to Area Program Consultant. Today, Jeff serves as an Area Sales Representative providing reproductive program assistance, genetics and supplies to dairy and beef producers.
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Molly has served Genex and the dairy industry well. She has mentored countless new and seasoned co-workers in the areas of sales, genetics and reproductive efficiency. Her role as a judge for the Dairy Challenge at both the regional and national levels further demonstrates her commitment to the industry and tomorrow’s leaders. Molly is a team player and, more importantly, a team builder. Her ability to communicate, work closely with a wide variety of people, and focus and motivate others to achieve has strengthened the Genex teams she is a part of.
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Dave Thisius of St. Charles, Minn., grew up on a dairy farm near Wells, Minn., and joined the artificial insemination industry before graduating from high school. For most of his career, he has served the dairy and beef producers in southeast Minnesota. He reached a career milestone in August 2006 as he topped 100,000 first services and was recognized by the NAAB for this achievement. Now after 33 years with the cooperative, he’s still going strong. Area Sales Representative Jeff Fischer discusses bulls with Todd Tomashek of Shawano, Wis.
While serving members in New York’s Finger Lakes Region and northern Pennsylvania, Area Sales Representative Molly Zorn has become a master at understanding the needs of producers and developing a solid relationship as a trusted advisor. Using her well-rounded small and large herd dairy experience, her sharp analytical skills and the management tools Genex offers, she is the “go to” person for many operations when it comes to genetics and reproduction.
Throughout Dave’s career, he has excelled whether working individually or in a team. He has not taken his current job title of “Team Leader” lightly. He has educated his fellow teammates and served as a mentor as the team has grown and matured. Members and customers throughout the service area hold each team member in high respect and accept them equally knowing each will provide professional service with exceptional results. Dave also possesses an incredible work ethic and is a natural problem solver. He takes both the challenges and the successes in stride. He addresses problems immediately so both the team and the member can move forward, and he celebrates the accomplishments with the entire team. ©2010 CRI
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