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Amlan International Announces Two Technical Support Key Hires for Animal Health and Nutrition Business
| Source: Oil-Dri Corporation of America
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - August 14, 2008) - Amlan International announces the hiring of
Fang Chi, Ph.D. and Jonathan Broomhead, Ph.D., to focus on worldwide
technical support and new product development.
"I am very excited to have Dr. Chi and Dr. Broomhead join the team," said
Ron Cravens, Vice President of Amlan International. "They both bring a
wealth of knowledge and skill to our group that allows us to provide the
technical support and guidance needed to become a major contributor in the
livestock health and nutrition markets."
Dr. Fang Chi, Technical Services Director for Amlan International will,
provide scientific leadership to sales and marketing in support of existing
and new products. Chi received his doctorate from Ohio State University in
nutrition and animal science. He has published many papers on myriad
aspects of animal health and nutrition and managed animal health technical
services throughout Asia and the United States.
Dr. Jonathan Broomhead, Chief Research Scientist for Amlan International
will, manage all laboratory and field research for new product development.
Broomhead received his doctorate from the University of Missouri in animal
science specializing in monogastric nutrition. He has extensive experience
developing and managing research trials and laboratory assays particularly
for poultry.
Dr. Chi and Dr. Broomhead join Jeff Turner, Regional Sales & Marketing
Manager for Asia, Margarita Santa, Regional Sales Manager for Latin America
and Glen Gabriel, Regional Sales Manager for the United States.
About Amlan International
Amlan International is the animal health and nutrition division of Oil-Dri
Corporation of America. Amlan International develops and markets products
used in the global livestock health and nutrition markets. Additional
information can be found on the division's website, www.amlan.com.
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