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Nominee: Miguel Abad
Miguel is the embodiment of integrity, always doing the right thing. His actions reflect a deep commitment to honesty and transparency. He’s not only a leader but a mentor, constantly encouraging talent and recognizing the dedication of those around him. Miguel empowers his colleagues to grow, providing support that helps them thrive. He remains humble and fosters an environment of respect and care. Miguel values initiative and responsibility. He looks for the good in every situation, maintaining an optimistic outlook that lifts the entire team’s morale. Lastly, Miguel goes beyond expectations and always aiming for excellence.
Nominee: Eric Aicher
I would like to nominate Eric Aicher for the UAH Core Values Award. I have worked with Eric for the past 5 years as both his teammate and his manger. As I reviewed the award criteria, I could not think of a better candidate than Eric. Not only does he represent all of the Brand Maxims, but he also excels in the behavioral attributes. I have yet to meet a colleague, customer, or competitor that does not hold him in the highest regards. His unselfish behavior enables him to have the unique ability to balance work and family life, which is value not mentioned in the criteria, but I know UAH values highly. Finally, the reason I believe that Eric should be considered for this award is the company values not only apply to the way Eric runs his professional life, but also applies to the way he runs his personal life. I am proud to be associated with Eric as both a colleague and a friend. Thank you for your consideration.
Nominee: Eric Aicher
Hard work, innovation, problem solving. All with the United integrity way.
Nominee: Rufus Akinrinlola
Rufus is an outstanding employee at Microbial Discovery Group (MDG), embodying the company’s vision to Feed, Clean, and Save the World through innovative strategies and dedicated efforts. His contributions have made a significant impacting on helping our planet.
Key Contributions:
Food Accessibility: Rufus develops new biological strains that enhance farming practices worldwide. He also supports urban agriculture and local food security by creating a community garden and organizing volunteers.
Environmental Stewardship: He organizes beach clean-ups and raises awareness about nutrition while collecting food items for local food banks.
Health Initiatives: Rufus facilitates regular blood drives to increase donation rates in the community.
Impact of Initiatives:
Increased local blood supply.
Enhanced food banks’ ability to provide nutritious meals.
Strengthened community ties and awareness of local food production. Developed biological strains that improve agricultural practices globally.
Rufus’s multifaceted approach addresses food security, environmental sustainability, and health challenges. By prioritizing community needs, he aligns perfectly with MDG’s mission, demonstrating how dedicated individual efforts can make a meaningful difference in tackling both local and global issues.
Nominee: Nadim Amarin
Very hard working person.
Nominee: Nadim Amarin
He is fully dedicated and work from heart and mind , when speak about our range look like he speak about his kids or family , he never miss a chance to speak and to support our range and our partner and customer in the field … he always proud to work in United animal health , always wearing clothes with United logo. He involve of each segment even he is poultry expert but always support the other department… nadim makes every one work hard and from the heart … in addition to all that … he is a true human …
Nominee: Nadim Amarin
He loyal honest and such a hard worker. He have good communication skills and technical knowledge. He know how to convince customers.
Nominee: Nadim Amarin
He has the best work ethic you may imagine! Live for UAH customers!!!
Nominee: Nadim Amarin
He is motivated and dedicated person.
Nominee: Chris Anderson
There are a lot of people here that meet several of the behavior values and brand maxims, but Chris exemplifies all of them. He is an up-beat person who loves to have fun, he is hard working and pays close attention to the details, he adapted to and improved process changes, and he is one of the most humble people I know. He’s been on a few different teams over the years, and I’m glad that I get the opportunity to work with him now.
Nominee: Brian Arnold
I nominate Brian Arnold for his outstanding embodiment of United Animal Health’s core values. He consistently demonstrates the qualities that define our company culture and mission.
Serves with Humble Character – Brian has an immense amount of knowledge but is never arrogant or rude. He is patient and kind at all times, both internally and externally. He is a good-hearted person to his core.
Values Initiative and Responsibility – There is a high degree of trust in Brian – when he says he will do something, you can be sure that he will.
Looks for the Good in Everything – I can’t think of one time that I’ve heard or seen Brian display negativity. He’s trusting, supportive and willing to help anyone who asks for it.
United Animal Health is extremely fortunate to have such a talented and compassionate employee.
Nominee: Brian Arnold
Brian is a conscientious team player who never lets anyone down. He is always willing to jump head-first into any situation and give it his all. He not only cites our values in his meetings, he lives them in his daily activities. He serves our customers with vigor and diligence and is always working to advance our company to meet the changing needs of our customers and industries. He’s never said a discouraging word or had a bad day. He shows up with everything and leaves with nothing. Brian believes in earning the business, making a difference, having fun, finding the humor in the daily grind, holding to the highest standards, and always doing the right thing – for the customer and the better good. He treats every problem like an opportunity and enjoys the daily strife of working toward making a difference in the lives of the people here and those we serve. I’ve been here a good bit and seen a lot of other places, you’d be hard-pressed to convince me that a better candidate for this honor exists. Brian is a role model for what it means to live and serve our core values.
Nominee: Brian Arnold
The concept of humility is getting cloudier in our society. Our world is increasingly rewarding a “me-first, you-less” mentality. Therefore, it’s both a relief and a gift to work with someone who meaningfully serves with humble character. Brian Arnold is a clear fit for this year’s award, as he exemplifies United’s Core Values.
When Brian asks how you are, he genuinely cares about the answer. For example, if you seek help, he is quick to look for solutions. He is relentlessly creative. Or, if you feel overwhelmed, you need only observe the grace and commitment he extends to our United peers and our United customers.
An unknown author said, “Use words that are helpful for building others up, according to their needs, so that it may benefit those who listen.” Brian is hard-wired to give encouragement and slow to find others’ faults. He truly looks for the good in people — what a wonderful thing to have someone rooting for you! It’s rare.
He knows that collective positivity gets more things done than disjointed agendas and egos. Brian couldn’t be arrogant or self- serving if he tried. So yes, he’s a super nice guy, but he’s also a guy that brings both kindness and hefty credibility when he says, “Sure! We can do that.”
Does Brian check the boxes of serving with humble character? Valuing initiative and responsibility, while honoring beyond commitment and looking for the good in everything? No pencil needed – we can check those boxes with a Sharpie. Lucky us!
Nominee: Tania da Costa
Tania has been instrumental to the successes the Pivotal team has had. She does a tremendous job in her own role inside of Pivotal, but also is always willing to assist whenever and wherever she is asked. Her knowledge base of our business, and the businesses we work with allow her to bring insight and knowledge to our team. Her attention to detail and promptness allows our company to operate at an extreme rate of productiveness. Her individual personality traits make working alongside her effortless and enjoyable.
Nominee: Tania da Costa
Tania takes ownership of all steps in the value creation for our customers. She always finds the good in every step.
Nominee: Raul Fonseca
Raul’s love, devotion & passion of our company & its vision is unmatched. Here’s one example, since there is too many to choose from. I work 3rd shift & when I first started here, I was trying to obtain as much trusted knowledge as possible because this field was very new to me as it is to many. Raul always said to me “If you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to call or text me because I barely ever sleep”. I took advantage of that; I mean he’s been here for 16 years, so his knowledge of all things is something that I felt privileged to obtain especially since he is willing to share it. My whole reasoning for seeking an employment opportunity at MDG 1 year ago was based on Rauls passion for our company & the love they have for their employees.
Nominee: Inka Glidden (Winner of the 2023 Core Values Award)
I am pleased to nominate Inka Glidden for this award, as she truly embodies the core values we hold at United Animal Health. Inka has an exceptional understanding of our business and effortlessly collaborates with clients, the sales team, and various departments within the corporate office.
Her timely responses to requests are commendable, and her consistently positive demeanor contributes greatly to our workplace culture. Inka approaches her work with humility and a strong commitment to service, often preferring to stay out of the spotlight despite her significant efforts.
This recognition would be a fitting acknowledgment of Inka’s years of dedication and the talent she brings to our team. I wholeheartedly believe she deserves this honor and hope she is seriously considered.
Nominee: Nathan Horn
Nathan is open minded with solid basic knowledge. Always eager to look for new opportunities. He is willing to adapt, take risk, for growing UAH business beyond the traditional market. He believes the special ingredient market is where it will bring the major growth to UAH. He is humble and fun to work and travel with.
Nominee: Dieyar Kakel
He has great leadership to manage the team and also acts as role model for all the APAC team. He also dedicate to the UAH business development from all perspectives. UAH APAC business and team grow positively in the year of 2024.
Nominee: Mike King
There has NEVER in my opinion been a bigger Champion of “How we behave” than Mike King. I knew what his Core Values were LONG before I ever saw them on a piece of paper or a plaque anywhere. Often times true Leaders are the “unsung heroes” of any organization. They are ultimately responsible for any success or failure and are often times strategizing well into the night on how we can be better. I personally believe that True Leaders of any organization should also be allowed to participate in the culture that they are responsible for building, cultivating and maintaining. Leading with Humble character is an attribute that you see within 3 minutes of entering in to any conversation with Mike King. He speaks with confidence, will ALWAYS seek to understand any situation that he is presented with before just jumping to a decision. Takes the time with whomever he is speaking with to let them know that he values them as well as their opinions and truly is an adopter of “the best idea wins” mindset. I’m confident that he has an ego somewhere but when it comes to growing MDG I’ve never seen it, not even once. He relishes being shown something new, is an early adopter of anything that will help him and his team be better, and always has his hand and eyes on the pulse of the culture we’ve worked so hard to build so that we can make sure that we are actually maintaining it. Honoring beyond commitment is another attribute that is the Embodiment of Mike King. I’ve seen it OVER and OVER.
Nominee: Don Massey
Don Massey exemplifies the United values as he knows no job too big or too small. He is always at the ready to take on what needs to be done for the good of the company. He goes above and beyond to do the job well and seeks to help encourage his fellow employees to do the same. Don humbly completes jobs both big and small jobs without seeking recognition. Not only does he go out of his way to encourage and help his fellow coworkers, he works in the Sheridan community to volunteer to generously help his neighbors.
Nominee: Angie McMullan
I am honored to nominate Angie McMullan for this award. She is truly an invaluable member of our People Operations team. Angie seamlessly manages an exceptionally high workload with grace, humility, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. She consistently takes the initiative to see projects through from start to finish, ensuring that every task she touches is executed to the highest degree.
Even in challenging moments, where others might feel overwhelmed, Angie remains calm and focused. Her positive attitude and problem-solving mindset turn obstacles into opportunities, inspiring those around her. She not only holds herself to an incredibly high standard but also elevates our entire team with her leadership and dedication.
We are fortunate to have someone with Angie’s knowledge, work ethic, and unwavering commitment on our team. She is more than deserving of this recognition.
Nominee: Dylan Reagan
I’ve worked with Dylan for several years and appreciate his desire to problem solve, go the extra mile, and provide great results for customers. His role within the company experiences curveballs from both logistics and manufacturing. Dylan has been aggressive at doing what is needed and creatively thinking of solutions to get the customer what they need.
Nominee: Scott Ringger
Scott has a thankless job in protecting the plants and keeping them safe and secure. Not everyone is always receptive to change, and he meets a lot of resistance with new implementations. I truly believe he has the best intensions for the long term of the business in mind.
Nominee: Scott Ringger
Scott, is a true role model and has United Animal Health in his best interest. Scott holds all of us accountable to do the right thing.
Nominee: Keith Roach
Keith is optimistic (Look for the Good in Everything) and enthusiastic, based on the real situation and information. If the situation is not so good, he will figure out how to make it better. (Problems are Opportunities) (People Create Breakthroughs). And then he does it. (Do the Right Thing) (Initiator)
Here are other words to describe Keith: humble (Earn the Business), relentless, hard-working (Make a Difference First) , results- oriented, (Fire in Your Belly) intelligent, team-builder, strategist, personable (Have Fun), works hard to get relationships based on trust (Culture Keeps this Ticking).
He also sees the “whole” of a situation, To solve a situation, he will look for all of the causes, and work on the total issue. He has had remarkable success doing this. (Responsibility, Character, Commitment)
He finds memorable ways to describe situations, often using humor. (“Mr. Obvious here.”)
And I highly recommend him for the high standards he sets for himself and his team (Hold the Highest Standards). He is a rare person who personifies the the values, behaviors, beliefs, and practices of John B. Swisher.
Nominee: Jody Rush
When reading the How We Behave characteristics below, I cannot think of a better example of this than Jody Rush. Jody recently celebrated her 20th year at United and has fulfilled many roles during this time. In all she does, Jody goes above and beyond commitment to support the team, and does so with humility, grace and a passion for serving others. Jody often works behind the scenes to make things come together and takes the initiative to step in and ensure the job gets done. Most of all, Jody conducts herself with the upmost integrity, looks for the good in all people and all things, and makes work at United Animal Health fun for others. Please give Jody the upmost consideration for this honor.
Nominee: Jody Rush
In every interaction, Jody always represent highly the core values of the organization. She is a humble performer, always available for every team member and with a strong people focus (specially oriented to customers). Her leadership is fundamental to develop a United culture in the diverse International team.
Nominee: Jody Rush
Jody is always a helping hand, providing outstanding support combined with high expertise in all areas. Always finding the opportunities in each challenge while setting the standards even higher
Nominee: Carlos Soto
Carlos has been instrumental in helping lead dynamic growth in our business outside the US. His dedication, values and passion are evident and exemplify what it is to be a UAH team member. He has not only been a leader in developing and managing key accounts in LATAM, but also fills a global technical support role with our enzyme product portfolio. He is passionate about his service to our customers helping them lower cost and utilize Enspira as a competitive advantage. He continuously teaches our customers and helps his teammates to better understand our products. He has not only led technical support in LATAM but also volunteered to assist our customers and team members in EMEA and APAC. He has traveled many thousands of miles away from home and family to support and lead our efforts around the world. He has also selflessly supported his teammates and encouraged them to grow in their roles as well. When Carlos joined UAH we were a two member team in LATAM. Needless to say, he put forth tremendous efforts to grow and foster key account relationships. But as the team and our business grew he was willing to turn over accounts to new teammates and focus more on technical support allowing our business to thrive. Carlos is an eternal optimist and supports everyone he comes into contact with compassion, understanding and humility. He lives our core values every day and exemplifies what it is to be a UAH team member
Nominee: Joel Spencer
Outside of academia, it is rare to encounter successful professionals with a 22+ year career with a single company. Joel Spencer would be one of those, and not for lack of opportunities elsewhere either.
Due to his humble personality, you wouldn’t necessarily know that Joel is one of only a handful of swine nutritionists in the industry whose expert opinion is sought on a myriad of topics. Joel is results-driven and does not hesitate to chase new ideas with research. Name any topic related to swine nutrition or health, and there’s a good chance Joel has been involved with a research project on that topic. He was instrumental in the creation of many of our current top margin-generating products in testament to his customer-centricity and putting people before the research.
Dr. Spencer remains a student of not only the pig, but also of human psychology – as evidenced by his passion for mentoring, continuous improvement, and ability to communicate from the barn to the boardroom. Although Joel holds high standards for himself and others, he recognizes the importance of allowing enough room for – and learning through – failure. Amid his demanding work schedule, Joel takes his family responsibilities and faith seriously in testament to his integrity and drive to do the right thing.
I suspect what has kept Joel at UAH all these years is the alignment of our UAH brand and his personal values – but don’t take someone else’s word for it, go ask him. His office door is open!
Nominee: Joel Spencer
Joel has done an excellent job supporting the international business, especially for the FxP-G product. Joel has great technical knowledge; great team relationships and we can see how much of United’s culture is present in his personal and professional profile.
Nominee: Joel Spencer
Long-term employee that brings much value to the customer and the company. Joel strives to keep and maintain the culture that the Swisher family has instilled in the company.
Nominee: Katie Thieme
Goes out of their way to ensure there is good communication between their departments and others. Treats mistakes as opportunities for improvement. Offers support and suggestions to other employees that will improve processes and performances.
Nominee: Abe Thompson
In my years at United Animal Health, I have experienced how Abe exemplifies our core values through his actions and commitment to serving others.
Abe consistently demonstrates humble character by serving others without seeking recognition. Whether mentoring new team members or giving his time and detailed attention to research projects, he prioritizes the needs of those around him, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued.
Abe approaches every task with honor and care, often going the extra mile to ensure that projects are completed to the highest of standards. Colleagues can always count on him to uphold commitments, which strengthens our team’s cohesion and trust. Even in challenging situations, Abe also brings a wonderful sense of humor into our workplace. His lighthearted approach diffuses tensions and fosters camaraderie, making the work environment enjoyable and resilient even when long hours await our team.
In conclusion, Abe embodies our core values through his humble character, initiative, commitment, optimist, and integrity. His contributions to our team reflect a profound dedication to making a difference while fostering a positive and uplifting environment. I truly believe that Abe deserves this recognition for his exceptional qualities and contributions.
Nominee: Ed Tomassetti
Ed is always helpful and tries his best to help anyone and everyone with whatever problem they may be challenged with. He has a friendly disposition and is a joy to work with. He doesn’t see the glass as half full nor does he see it as half empty, he sees it as refillable and he will help you fill it.
Nominee: Trent Torrance
Trent is making the work environment healthy, friendly, and reflect the true values of United Animal Health and also the spirit of USA people.
I really enjoy working under his leadership and also appreciate all what he is doing for the team.
I can say he is one of the key leaders who make me decide to continuo with UAH and refuse any offers from other big companies.
Nominee: Daniel Vidiri
Daniel is a reliable professional, highly encouraging, with extensive knowledge of the poultry and swine markets, focused on seeking and initiating new business opportunities, ethical, and actively engaged in face-to-face interactions with clients.
Nominee: Rick Whitham
“Without growth, there are no opportunities.” – UAH Strategic Vision
- Serve with humble character: Rick has made significant contributions throughout the organization with roles held and projects he has been involved with. He serves from within the team and not in front of the team and is respected for his willingness to listen, learn, and serve.
- Value initiative with responsibility: Rick doesn’t live within a box of ‘my job’ but looks outside to bring people, teams, and processes together. Thus, his job progression from Procurement Team Manager to Director of Continuous Improvement for Operations to now serving as Director of Enterprise Business Systems within the IT Team managing the capabilities needed to grow the business and better support the nuances between our UAH, MDG, and Pivotal businesses.
- We honor beyond commitment: Simply put, Rick does the right things to make a difference; he goes above and beyond regardless of project ownership or time required.
- We look for the good in everything: Problems are opportunities and people create breakthroughs are in-line with how Rick approaches life day to day. He promotes these actions not by talking about them, but by simply doing them.
Rick is a valued leader and co-worker to many. In addition, to me, Rick is a mentor and a friend. His skills and experiences are invaluable not because of what they are, but because of the way he acts and behaves to help UAH grow doing the right things.
Nominee: Jimmy Williams
Jimmy has been an integral part of the poultry team by expressing constant enthusiasm and initiative for all our UAH products and processes.
Nominee: Lindsey Wilson
Lindsey conducts herself with high character initiative and optimism while maintaining a level of humility that is hard to find. She takes initiative to keep the sales events organized and flowing and does it with such optimism and company and customer focus. Lindsay is not afraid to ask the tough questions and challenge the status quo. She is also one of the most positive and encouraging person’s you will ever meet.
Nominee: Jon Zink
Jon Zink serves United Animal Health with Humble Character. He strives to meet our company goals while taking care of his customers. It is a pleasure to have Jon as a teammate/partner in our company.