Kevin Slagle, Reproductive Services Specialist (RSS) for Premier Select Sires, retires May 31, 2026 after 31 years of service. Kevin began his career in agriculture on his home farm, where he worked for twenty years. From the time he was a youth and through young adulthood, he learned to show,...

Please join us in welcoming Nickole Eastman, who joined Premier as a Sales Support Specialist in our northern region! Nickole was born into an agricultural family, and as a child she’d watch from a stroller as her mom milked cows while her dad serviced farms. She started her own adventure...

Please join us in welcoming Mulligan Palmerton as a Sales Support Specialist in our northern region! Mulligan grew up on a small dairy farm in Delevan, NY where she raised Registered Holsteins and color breeds. She is graduating from Alfred State College this year with her Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness...

Premier Select Sires awarded over $19,000 to students through the 2026 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program. Two students received $2,500 scholarships through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship and the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship. Twenty-two other students received scholarships of $500 to $1,500 in value. Claire Fogler of Exeter, ME is...

Taylor Clark has rejoined Premier as a Reproductive Services Specialist in our northern region. Please join us in welcoming her! Taylor received an associate’s degree in dairy science, and has managed her family’s 800-cow dairy farm. “In my role as an RSS, I look forward to helping the farmers I...

Hayden Crosby has recently joined Premier as a Reproductive Services Specialist in our central region. Please join us in welcoming him! Hayden has a background in dairy reproduction and artificial insemination. He says he’s looking forward to working for Premier and its member customers. In his spare time, Hayden’s interests...

Tyler VanSkiver has joined Premier as an Area Sales Manager in our northern region. Please join us in welcoming him! Tyler is taking over the New York territory of his father and recent retiree, Andy VanSkiver. “I’m really enjoying all of my customers,” said Tyler. “I’m looking forward to providing...

Daniel Kitchen has joined Premier as an Area Sales Manager in Pennsylvania. Please join us in welcoming him! Daniel is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Animal Science. He has worked in the nutrition business for the past six years, primarily in the Lebanon/Lancaster area....

Andy VanSkiver, Area Sales Manager in Premier’s northern region, retires February 28, 2026 after 19 years of service. Andy began working for our cooperative in August 2007. Prior to his hiring, he served as the NE Manager for Orkin Pest Control – Ag Division. While at Premier, he was a...