Nigel Evans
As vice president of Pfizer Animal Genetics,
Nigel Evans brings 20 years of experience at Pfizer
to facilitate the integration of Catapult Genetics
and Bovigen LLC, and lead the building of our global
animal genetics business.
He has led successful research and development
projects that have been the precursor to many new
product introductions at Pfizer, as well as heading
the Business Innovation group that laid the
groundwork for Pfizer to enter the world of animal
genomics.
Gerard Davis
Gerard Davis leads research and development of
all new products in the Pfizer Animal Genetics
portfolio. Previously, he served as chief executive
officer and co-founder of Catapult Genetics Pty.
Ltd.
Gerard was responsible for research and
development of the company’s product portfolio,
which launched the first-ever DNA-marker tests for
phenotypic traits in beef, as well as overall
business development. He pioneered the global
commercialization of DNA-marker technology in
livestock.
Ronnie Green
Ronnie Green joined Pfizer Animal Genetics after
30 years of leadership in the beef industry,
nationally and internationally.
Most recently, Ronnie served as the national
program leader for animal production and genomics at
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. His broad
expertise in livestock genetics, genomics and
production sciences is an invaluable asset to Pfizer
and the industry.
Calvin Gunter
Calvin Gunter directs operational, financial and
research activities as they relate to U.S. sales.
Previously, he served as the Director of Corporate
Development for Bovigen LLC.
At Bovigen, Calvin managed key aspects of the
company’s structure, growth and development
including research and development, intellectual
property, marketing and sales, and operations
related to the beef genomics industry.
Doug Ricke
Doug Ricke leads global marketing for the Pfizer
Animal Genetics brand portfolio. He joined us after
four years in leadership positions with Pfizer
Animal Health.
Doug joined Pfizer Animal Health in 2003 after it
acquired Pharmacia & Upjohn. Ricke became Director
of Anti-Infectives for U.S. Cattle Marketing and
played a key role in integrating the two companies.
He and his team were responsible for developing and
managing successful, rapidly growing brand
portfolios and overseeing new product launches and
their lifecycle management.
Jason Strong
Jason Strong is the Head of New Market Development with Pfizer Animal
Genetics. In this position he is responsible for the development and
commercialization of DNA-based product offerings for livestock industries.
Prior to working with Pfizer, Jason was Manager of the Meat Standards Australia
Grading Services. He has also been active in cattle production through his Santa
Gertrudis stud in Gunnedah, NSW, and promotes high-quality beef through his
butcher shop “The Butchers Block and Grill” in South Brisbane.
Jason is involved with the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Program and serves as a
Director of the Australian Beef Industry Foundation, promoting youth activities
and career development in the beef and meat industries.
Jason received much of his initial training in beef production and meat science
at the University of Illinois on scholarships from the Angus Society and the
Cattlemen's Union.
Dr. Sue DeNise
Dr. Sue DeNise is the Director, U.S. Lab Operations and Product Development
for Pfizer Animal Genetics. In this role she is responsible for developing the
new Kalamazoo facility and staff functions into a world-class operation,
employing current and novel DNA analysis platforms. She will also lead the
company’s accelerating product development program for North America.
Dr. DeNise joins Pfizer Animal Genetics after spending the last seven years as
Vice President of Genomics Research at MMI Genomics. In that position she was
responsible for designing and directing research and development initiatives in
multiple animal species. Dr. DeNise also spent 18 years as a professor in the
Department of Animal Science at the University of Arizona.
Dave Korbelik
Dave Korbelik joined the Pfizer Animal Genetics Team as Global Marketing Manager. He is responsible for developing focused, global marketing efforts for current and future Pfizer Animal Genetic product offerings.
Dr. DeNise joins Pfizer Animal Genetics after spending the last seven years as Vice President of Genomics Research at MMI Genomics. In that position she was responsible for designing and directing research and development initiatives in
multiple animal species. Dr. DeNise also spent 18 years as a professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arizona.
Dave has strong roots in the agriculture industry. He was raised on his family’s farming and ranching operation in eastern Colorado, and later managed his own cattle operation. Dave has experience leading sales and marketing efforts in the agricultural finance and insurance industries. Dave also served five years in public office as a County Commissioner of Kit Carson County, serving as the youngest elected official to this position in Colorado history. Dave received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from Colorado State University.