From Horses to Hens: A Journey in Animal Nutrition and Care with Gretchen Riley

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What happens when a lifelong dedication to animal nutrition meets the world of horse companions and dealer sales? Join us as we chat with Gretchen, a remarkable national customer business manager at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, who has dedicated 30 years to Land O'Lakes. Listen to Gretchen reveal her extensive role in managing sales and marketing events, and discover the fascinating investment Land O'Lakes has made in their research farm. From field sales to lifestyle events, Gretchen opens up about her varied responsibilities and passion for her work.
Gretchen Riley, MBA
Gretchen is a National Customer Business Manager at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center in Gray Summit, MO where she manages all the sales and marketing events related to Horse, Companion and Dealer/Sales Training. She obtained her Bachelors in Equine Science and MBA in Agricultural Business, both from Colorado State University and joined Purina Animal Nutrition in 1994. Gretchen spent 13 years as an Equine Specialist in Arizona and then 5 ½ years as an Equine Specialist/Show Feed Specialistma in California before transferring to Gray Summit, MO to work at the Purina Animal Nutrition Research Center. She has been a horse owner and rider since she was 8 years old and enjoys her small farm with horses, mini burros, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats and honeybees.
Finally, we take a moment to appreciate the dedication of individuals like Gretchen, who are the heart and soul behind the trusted brands we use. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that will leave you grateful and excited for what's next.
You can follow Gretchen here https://www.instagram.com/lifeofrileyfarm/

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