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TechMix has hired Kristine Ruby as Innovations Execution Specialist, a valuable role for the Innovations team. Kristine joins TechMix bringing over 17 years of experience in the agriculture industry - 14 of those specializing in animal health and production, with a primary focus on hog production. In her role at TechMix, Kristine Ruby will be instrumental in ensuring the success of TechMix’s timed event products, working closely with key accounts, addressing customer concerns, and driving product adoption in collaboration with the sales team. Additionally, Kristine will lead training and education efforts, equipping barn-level caregivers and trainers with the knowledge to optimize product use. She will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for operational enhancements, supporting field research, and cross-functional collaboration.
Ms. Ruby brings significant on-farm expertise as she has worked directly with colleagues and through team management best practices to implement areas of improvement on operations that include cost reduction initiatives, improved communications, training, establishing protocols for production phases, driving improvements in budgeted KPI’s, and supporting staff in personal development.
“Kristine will be an excellent fit for our team as we look for continuous improvement in all areas of our business. Her experience, depth of knowledge, and talent will help strengthen our organization in areas of customer relationships and streamline backend functions.” says Mike Nelson, TechMix President.
TechMix Europe has also hired Antonella Della Badia, PhD as Project and Technical Manager. Dr. Della Badia brings extensive experience in technical evaluation of ruminant diets, field trials, laboratory analysis, and technical support. Antonella has conducted research and presented scientific papers on mycotoxin binders and other technologies for the animal health industry.
Working from Spain, she will work within the TechMix Europe R&D team, and support customers in evaluating & promoting dairy health and nutrition products across Europe and around the world.
“Dr. Della Badia joins us at the perfect time with perfectly matched skill sets as we push even further into technical analysis, product sophistication and customer support. At TechMix, our mission is to keep animals drinking, eating, and producing, and with Antonella we’re elevating our technical game to assure we deliver.” says David Muysson, TechMix COO.
February 28, 2025 - TechMix
