Reynoldsburg, Ohio, July 31, 2008—Herby D. Lutz,
manager of Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) since September 1, 2001, has announced
his resignation effective August 31, 2008 to accept a position with the Semex
Alliance.
“We have been pleased to have Herby’s services as JMS
manager for the last seven years,” commented Neal Smith, Chief Executive
Officer of parent company, National All-Jersey Inc. “He is totally dedicated
to Jersey breed progress, has strong knowledge of breed history, a wealth of cow
knowledge and outstanding people skills.”
“By drawing upon all of those abilities, Herby has taken
the business of Jersey Marketing Service to new heights.”
In 2007, Jersey Marketing Service reported revenues from
sale management services of US$ 13,089,073, an increase of 42% over the previous
year. JMS staff assisted 36 buyers from 14 states in purchasing 3,129 animals
and embryos from 76 different sellers. The company also managed 20 public
auctions, selling 2,953 lots for just over $6.6 million. The All American Jersey
Sale on November 4 in Louisville, Ky., was the year’s top auction sale,
averaging $5,345.18 on 109 lots.
“Herby also built a great team of people working for
Jersey Marketing Service,” Smith continued. “They have all the ability and
skill to step up to the challenge of serving the needs of private treaty buyers
and also managing 11 auction sales from September through early November
including our premier event, The All American Jersey Sale in Louisville, Ky.”
Lutz will become the Jersey sire analyst and Jersey product
support specialist for Semex starting September 1. His responsibilities will
include Jersey sire procurement for the United States and Canada, as well as
promoting the company’s Jersey and component breed product lines to customers
and international sales network.
“We sincerely congratulate him on this great new
opportunity in his professional career,” Smith said. “While we regret his
departure, we are very pleased that Herby is staying in the dairy industry
working with Jerseys.”
“The search for his successor begins immediately,”
added the Jersey CEO.
Founded in 1971, Jersey Marketing Service policies are set
by a Board of Directors representing the 1,100 producer-members of National
All-Jersey Inc. and more than 2,300 members of the American Jersey Cattle
Association. Company offices are located at 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg,
Ohio 43068-2362. For more information on JMS services, visit the web site at
http://jms.usjersey.com.
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