Celebrating Employee Milestones

News and Updates
6/10/2025

"The people of Select Sires are the cornerstone of our success," said David Thorbahn, president and CEO of Select Sires Inc. 

Each year Select Sires proudly recognizes team members who have dedicated five to 40 years of service to the success of the business worldwide. Their unwavering commitment, expertise and passion have played a vital role in executing our mission to maximize the productivity, profitability and sustainability of livestock producers who feed the world.

Whether they've just crossed a five-year milestone or have been part of the journey for decades, each individual has made a lasting impact. We are grateful for their loyalty and the example they have set. Thank you for investing your passion into helping our farmer-owners succeed. We look forward to the continued success we will build together.

5 Years – L-r: Lauren Kimble, Mathias Helbach and Phil Hamilton

10 Years – Back row, l-r: Aaron Lease, John Sheehy, Hayden Ackley, Billy Rister and Ken Seely. Front row, l-r: Laci Rausch, Tori Ledley and Ashley Gantz

15 Years – L-r: Lucas Helser, Joe Tomer and Shane James

20 Years – L-r: Darrel Organ, Drew Loy, Leslie Maurice and Stacie Carey

25 Years – L-r: David Thorbahn and Chuck Sattler

30 Years – L-r: Mark Ziegler and Brent Billman

40 Years – L-r: Jeff Ziegler and Shirley Kaltenbach

45 Years: Dave Brake


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