Account Managers
Gary Kahle
Additive Sales Leader
About Gary
Gary leads a team of successful account managers in addition to managing major accounts focusing on feed additives through the Citura® brand.
Gary and his wife live in West Des Moines where they are active in both school and church activities. He is also still actively involved in production agricultural which include crops and livestock.
Member of Team Provimi since: April 10, 2017
Education
Robb Olson
Account Manager
About Robb
Robb’s favorite part of his job is continually meeting new people in the livestock production industry and working with them to provide high quality nutritional products and service.
Robb is married with 3 adult children. He enjoys spending quality time with their 7 grandchildren.
Member of Team Provimi since: June 23, 2008
Education
Steve Behymer
Account Manager
About Steve
Steve is the Technical Sales Manager for the lower Midwest. He is responsible for ingredient and additive sales for the Citura business group in that area and works with regional manufacturers, national manufacturers, distributors, and consultants.
Steve is married to his high school sweetheart. They have 4 adult children and 9 grandchildren. Steve enjoys following his grandchildren in their activities: softball, baseball, volleyball, basketball, academics, choir, and band. He is also an avid St Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues fan. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking, handwork, yardwork, and farming.
Member of Team Provimi since: June 23, 2008
Russ Cooper
Ruminant Additive Sales Specialist
About Russ
Russ primarily works with the sales team and focuses on the Promote Forage-Mate products. He is responsible for training team members on our Promote additive offerings, while also supporting our customers through individualized consultations. Russ’s role allows him the opportunity to travel across the United States, assisting customers in developing solutions to their unique nutritional needs.
Russ loves to travel throughout the country and experience the different areas and people. He enjoys fishing, hunting, golf, and attends as many Kansas City Royals, Chiefs, and K-State sporting events as he can fit into his schedule and budget. He also likes to work with the Youth Livestock 4-H and FFA whenever possible.
Member of Team Provimi since: November 23, 2011
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Amanda Butterfield
Account Manager
About Amanda
Amanda works in sales of additives for the Citura® brand within the Northeast residing in southwest Pennsylvania. Her primary focus is on ruminant sales and leading to additional species.
Amanda and her husband dairy farm in addition to having a small cow/calf operation. She enjoys being outside as much as possible with all of their animals and spending time with their daughter. She also enjoys traveling to interesting places.
Member of Team Provimi since: April 3, 2017
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Jodie Myers
Forage Sales Specialist
About Jodie
As a member of the Micro Nutrition team, Jodie leads the efforts in supporting and sales of Promote inoculants. She is responsible for meeting the needs of customers through on-farm support tools and education of forage management to producers.
Jodie's true passion lies within her hobby of barrel racing. She spends a majority of her weekends traveling the Midwest to compete competitively at jackpots, NBHA shows, and Barrel Bashes. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family grilling out, time at the lake, or even a round of golf for fun.
Member of Team Provimi since: January 22, 2018
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John Garino
Ruminant Additive Technical Sales Specialist
About John
John is currently based in the Southwestern United States, where he helps build Promote® brand awareness through sales of non-medicated feed additives and forage products. He also manages the WCL Group sales agents that focus on direct sales to feed mills and independent nutritionists.
Outside of work, John enjoys farming, hot rod cars, auto racing, bird hunting, and cooking.
Member of Team Provimi since: May 3, 2004