____________________BACKGROUND SUMMARY____________________

I have worked in Agriculture all my life. Starting as an outside laborer on a D

airy at age 16 years old learning all aspects of dairying and farming and contin
uing to present day as an owner and operator of a small dairy in Hagerman., Idah
o. I continue to enjoy all areas of agriculture and would like to use my skil
ls and knowledge of the industry to further my opportunities in the business.

____________________PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND____________________
1990 to Present - Owner and Operator
Udderly Gold Dairy, Ken Luth , Hagerman, Idaho
Owner and Operator of 1000 cow dairy in Hagerman, Idaho.
Prioritize work schedules and delegated assignments. Established goals a
nd objectives, developed policies and procedures, recruited and trained staff, a
nd initiated and enhanced systems.
*
Total charge of feeding and feed rations analysis, AI breeding and animal healt
h, inventory and purchasing of all commodities.
* Operator of heavy equipment for farming crops and dairying.
* Office management duties of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax fili
ng, analysis and working with state and federal government regulations
1984 to 2005 - Owner and Operator
Heifer Hotel, Ken Luth, Oro Grande, CA
Owner and operator of a 3000 cattle raising operation in California.
Designed, developed and implemented custom raising practices. Dealt tactfully a
nd effectively with difficult customers. Compiled reports and records. Develope
d business and strategic plans. Action-oriented, focused on solving immediate pr
oblems.
* Concentrated on animal health, breeding, and purchasing hay for clients. Det
ermined rations and feeding program for best results. Generated monthly stateme
nts, accounts payable and receivable, and client review spreadsheets.
1975 to 1984 - Manager
Mid Hill Dairy, Bill Van Leeuwen, Corona, CA
Worked with all the outside dairy and farming operation for Mid Hill Dairy.
Work effectively with employees and upper management to define and solve problem
s.

____________________EDUCATION____________________
1976 - H.S. Diploma
Ontario Christian High School, Ontario, CA
____________________MEMBERSHIPS____________________
President
Farm Bureau, San Bernardino County
2000 to 2005
Board of Directors
Lions club, Helendale, Ca
1996 to 2005
Member
United Dairymen's Association, California
1998 to 2005
Member
Idaho Dairy Association, Idaho
2005 to 2010
Member
National Dairy Board
1998 to 2010

____________________VOLUNTEER____________________
1989 to 2000 - Coach
Little League, Helendale
2008 to 2009 - President of Search Team
New Life Community Church, Wendell, Idaho
1986 to 1990 - Consistory Board
Crosswinds, Victorville, Ca
2001 to 2003 - Member
Helendale School Board, Helendale, Ca
____________________REFERENCES
REFERENCES____________________

Dr. Jonathan Hess, Vet., 208-208-3615

Dr. Brian Mitchell, Nutritionalist, 208-539-6144
Oren DeVries, First Call Dairy Service, 208-308-5209
Bill Millenkamp, Millenkamp Cattle 208-731-5518
Jess Koopman, Friend 208-280-1287
Jackie Chapin, First Federal Bank 208-539-7444
Steve Wybenga, Friend 208-539-5558
Brad Carr, CPA 909-48
3-2100
Julie Lund Dairy Association 208-536-5590
Bill Van Leeuwen, Partner and Friend 951-734-2401