Select Sires Inc. held their annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio on March 26. The meeting was well attended by the federation of cooperatives, industry partners, team members from around the world and farmer-owners from across the U.S. Various sub-committees met during the days prior to and following the annual meeting. The Board of Directors elected new officers on March 17, including Chairman Paul Trierweiler, First Vice Chairman Kenny Taylor and Second Vice Chairman Brent Czech. Retiring Board Chairman Mark Tatarka, DVM, was appointed as the Executive Committee Member At-Large.
“The Select Sires Board of Directors remains committed to the advancement of genetics and reproductive technologies that enhance the lives of dairy and beef farmers around the world,” said Select Sires Inc. President and CEO David Thorbahn. “The farmer-owners that serve on the board aim to make decisions that drive on-farm profitability and enrich the professional lives of Select Sires and World Wide Sires employees. As an organization, our core values of integrity, dedication, respect and innovation fuel business development strategies and our passion for success.”
The board members representing CentralStar Cooperative include Lyle Ott, Paul Trierweiler and Andy Wolf. James Cook, Steve Craun and Kenny Taylor serve as board members representing Premier Select Sires. Board members representing Select Sires Member Cooperative include Brent Czech, Jonathon DeGroot, Brett Gibbons, Mark Henry, Bill Indoe, Randy Kortus, Jerry Lanting, Doug Ode, Chad Steinberger and Mark Tatarka.
