Accelerated Genetics - Company News

Jun 22, 2017

Accelerated Genetics Delegates Vote to join forces with Select Sires, Inc.

By Angie Lindloff

Baraboo and Westby, Wis., June 22, 2017:
Accelerated Genetics and Select Sires, Inc. today announced they will be joining forces as a unified cooperative effective July 1, 2017.

At a special delegate meeting held June 22, 2017, Accelerated Genetics officials voted in favor of uniting Select Sires Inc. and Accelerated Genetics, formally finalizing the agreement recommended by both cooperative’s boards of directors.

Feb 1, 2017

Accelerated Genetics Announces President and CEO

By Angie Lindloff

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Janet Keller as President and Chief Executive Officer of Accelerated Genetics. The Board reviewed many candidates and unanimously made the decision to hire Keller to provide direction and leadership for Accelerated Genetics.

Keller was previously employed by Accelerated Genetics from 2001-2010 as Vice President Communications, Public Relations and Advertising. Most recently, she was employed by World Dairy Expo as the Communications and Public Relations Manager. Keller brings more than 23 years of industry experience including management, marketing, herd analysis, photography, distribution, training, semen inventory management, and animal health product knowledge. Keller's extensive communication experience, along with her cooperative business knowledge are key elements in moving the company forward.

Keller and her husband, Steve, own and operate K-Manor Holsteins and Keller Cattle Sales near Muscoda, Wisconsin. She will begin her role as President and Chief Executive Officer Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Nov 14, 2016

Dean Recognized by NAAB for 100,000 Cow Club Award

By Kari Stanek

John Dean of Postville, Iowa has been recognized by the National Association of Animal Breeders for reaching a milestone of breeding 100,000 cows throughout his career.

Nov 1, 2016

Welke Inducted into 150,000 Cow Club by NAAB

By Kari Stanek

Rick Welke, Accelerated Genetics Reproduction Services Technician, will be inducted into the 150,000 Cow Club this fall. Welke grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and worked on a dairy farm throughout high school and a few years after. Since then, he has been with Accelerated Genetics for 32 years.

Oct 20, 2016

Hendel Promoted to Vice President Domestic Sales at Accelerated Genetics

By Kari Stanek

Accelerated Genetics is pleased to announce Pam Hendel as Vice President Domestic Sales. In her position, Hendel will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and strategic planning for the dairy sales team across the United States.

May 25, 2016

Accelerated Genetics Hires Nelson and Rindels

By Katie Friederichs

Accelerated Genetics recently welcomed two new Reproductive Services Technicians to the Southeast Minnesota area.

May 25, 2016

Accelerated Genetics Hires Jeremy Myers

By Katie Friederichs

Jeremy Myers joins Accelerated Genetics as a District Sales Representative. In this role, Myers will be responsible for providing sales and service in the important dairy state of Idaho.

May 25, 2016

Accelerated Genetics Hires McPherson as Beef Specialist

By Katie Friederichs

Accelerated Genetics would like to introduce Steve McPherson as the new Regional Beef Specialist. McPherson will be responsible for leading the continued growth of beef sales in the eastern U.S., concentrating primarily on the mid-Atlantic region as well as the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.

May 25, 2016

Beckard Hired as Business Development Manager

By Katie Friederichs

Accelerated Genetics welcomes Robert Beckard as a Business Development Manager in Minnesota and parts of Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Beckard will be responsible for growing sales with our team of District Sales Representatives, Independent Sales Representatives and Regional Program Specialists.

May 17, 2016

Accelerated Genetics Hires Leum As Jersey Genetics Marketing Specialist

By Kari Stanek

Accelerated Genetics is pleased to announce the addition of Jacob Leum as the Jersey Genetics Marketing Specialist. In this role he is responsible for leading Jersey marketing efforts by working with customers and sales representatives across the United States. Leum will also promote the Jersey breed and lead educational actions.