Consulting Services from Cargill Animal Nutrition is composed of outstanding consultants with decades of experience in the business of maximizing animal performance.

Mark Knief, General Manager

Mark Knief joined Cargill in 1986 and most recently was General Manager of Cargill Philippines before moving to the U.S. in 2005 to become General Manager of Consulting Services. Mark has held five General Manager positions in the last ten years in U.S. and Asia. Mark holds a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois and an Executive M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Mark’s native language is English and he works in the Cargill Consulting Services offices in Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.

Bill Mead, Regional Director, North America

Bill Mead joined the Cargill’s Animal Nutrition business unit in 1992.  Prior to joining Cargill, Bill worked for national and regional feed manufacturers in production, operations and management. He is currently responsible for Consulting Services in North America.  Bill graduated from The Ohio State University and his native language is English.  Bill works in the Cargill Consulting Services offices in Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.

Jose Abin, Account Manager, North America

Jose Abin joined Cargill in 2001, with more than 20 years experience in the poultry business.  He previously worked as the Global Poultry Technology Manager for Cargill Animal Nutrition. Prior to 2001, Jose held different positions in Mexico, Venezuela and the USA.  He is an expert in providing technical solutions to poultry producing customers and holds a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from the University of Minnesota. Jose’s native language is Spanish and he is fluent in English. Jose works at the Cargill offices in Minnetonka, MN, U.S.

Larry Holy, Accnt Mgr, Biotechnology/Renewable Energy

Kent J Schultz, Account Manager