BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Today, Holstein Association
USA, Inc. Chief Executive Officer John M. Meyer stated, “I’m excited and happy
to announce ten promotions that will have a positive influence on the Holstein
Association USA, Inc. well into the future.”
Lindsey Worden has been promoted to Chief
Operating Officer. In this role, Lindsey will manage and direct the daily,
ongoing business operations of the Holstein Association, ensuring alignment
with current goals and policies throughout the organization. She has been with
the Holstein Association for over 16 years, starting as Holstein Foundation
youth programs intern during the summer of 2006, and later joining the HAUSA
team full-time in the communications department in 2007. For the last nine
years, Lindsey has led the Holstein Genetic Services department.
Meyer states, “Lindsey has an impeccable track record and
I’m excited to promote her to this new position within the Association.
Lindsey and I will continue to work closely together as she evaluates current
internal practices and policies and works with others to help create and
streamline internal processes as appropriate. Her vast history with the
Association, and her dairy experience bode well for Lindsey and the Association
as she assumes these new responsibilities.”
Dr. Jeffrey Bewley is assuming new
responsibilities administering HAUSA’s international efforts, responding to
inquiries, ensuring the Association is appropriately represented at international
activities, managing usage of USLGE-allocated funding, and serving as staff
liaison to the International Marketing Committee. This will be in addition to
his current role as Dairy Analytics and Innovation Scientist, a position which
he has held since 2020.
Jenna Brown has been promoted to Senior
Manager, Customer Service. Jenna is responsible for leading the Customer
Service team to provide exceptional service to HAUSA’s members and other
customers, and maintaining strong relationships to ensure that our members’
needs are met. Jenna brings over six years of HAUSA service to this position.
Bridget Cummings has been advanced to Senior
Manager, Identification Services. Bridget has been a dedicated HAUSA colleague
for over 18 years, working in various departments and roles within the
organization. In this position, she manages all procedures and policies related
to registering and transferring Holstein cattle, ensuring work is maximized for
efficiency and accuracy, while providing excellent member service. She also
provides field support for our members in the state of Maine.
Kelli Dunklee is assuming the role
of Holstein Association Event and Program Lead. In this role, she is
responsible for directing, implementing, and administering youth programs and
policies, and continues to serve as the staff liaison for the Junior Advisory
Committee. In addition, Kelli plays a leading role in planning our annual
National Holstein Conventions and provides management and administrative
support for Holstein Foundation and Association activities, including state
association communications, National Holstein Shows, and the delegate election
process. Kelli brings over 28 years of experience to this position.
Amy Fletcher has been promoted to Senior
Manager, Classification Operations. Amy has been with the Holstein Association
for almost 13 years and has led the day-to-day responsibilities of ensuring our
multi-breed classification program is conducted in an efficient and fair manner
for the last several years. She has played a leading role in the implementation
of our new classification handheld software, and onboarding three new breeds
(Guernsey, and more recently Milking Shorthorn and Ayrshire) into our
classification program.
Darin Johnson has been advanced to Senior
Manager, Identification Programs. Darin has been with the Association for 13
years, in both field and office-based roles. In this capacity, he manages
HAUSA’s prominent identification programs, including our ear tag program and
identification software.
Jenifer Levisee has been elevated to Senior
Manager, Quality Assurance. In this role, Jen is responsible for providing
leadership and direction regarding HAUSA’s genomic and genetic testing
programs, parentage discovery and conflict resolution, genetic conditions,
export documentation, and maintaining relationships with allied organizations.
She brings over 25 years of experience working for the Holstein Association to
this role.
Daren Sheffield is assuming new
responsibilities as the Director, Holstein Performance Programs, Governance and
Policy. Daren will provide oversight and guidance to several core functions of
the Genetic Services department, including software, production records
programs, pedigrees, herd reports and award programs. In addition, he will be a
key resource in questions related to HAUSA’s bylaws and policies, provide
leadership to governance procedures including the Annual Meeting delegate
process, and serve as staff liaison for the Nominating Committee and
Legislative and Industry Affairs Committee. Daren has been with the Holstein
Association for over 18 years.
Tim Ziemba is taking on additional
responsibilities as HAUSA’s National Show Coordinator, in addition to his role
as Manager of Holstein Marketplace Sires. As National Show Coordinator, Tim
will manage the approved National and Junior Holstein Shows, ensuring that
HAUSA polices and rules are adhered to and that each show receives appropriate
support from the National office, as well as managing the Show Judges List and
serving as staff liaison for the Show Committee.
According to Meyer, “Those being promoted today represent
a combined 143 years of dedicated service to the Holstein Association USA and
its members. Every one of these team members are experts in their field,
and I’m excited to continue working with them as they grow in their positions,
and the success of the Holstein Association continues to grow into the future!”