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Jordan Cooper

Territory Sales

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Chad Deatherage

Territory Sales

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Luke Jordan

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Wayne Kelling

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Brett Peterson

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Andrew Thompson

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Haven Wheless

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International Sales

Frits Bennik

Sales Manager DACH and NL

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Diego Borquez

Sales South America

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Thierry Claireau

Sales Manager Southeast Asia

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Eduardo Garza

Territory Sales Mexico and South America

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Galina Sadovska

Sales Manager Eastern Europe

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Soufiane Talmoust

Sales Manager Africa

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Jordan Cooper

Territory Sales

Jordan grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech in 2021 with a degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences and a minor in Agricultural Economics. While at Virginia Tech, he worked on poultry research farms, which sparked his interest in pursuing a career in the poultry industry. For the past five years, he’s worked with Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, gaining hands-on experience in turkey production. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing and kayaking on the Shenandoah River, camping, riding ATVs, and spending time with family, especially his niece and nephew. Jordan's role supports both poultry and swine customers, building and strengthening relationships across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
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Chad Deatherage

Territory Sales

Chad is the territory sales manager for the Mid-West area serving the pork client base through distributors. He was born and raised in Central Oklahoma, and from an early age he was active member of FFA and showing pigs, which grew into a career. While attending college at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Chad started working for Seaboard Farms. After graduation, Chad stayed with SBF and took on various roles, Breeding Dept Manager, Sow Farm Manager and AI Transfer Manager. After 10 years of working in live production, Chad made the bold move to Feed and Nutrition Sales Consultant with Standard Nutrition. In those 15 years, Chad helped many pork producers with barn, diet, pig flow and expansion plans. In his free time, Chad is usually at a hockey rink watching his son play or cheering on his daughter in competitive cheer. He met his wife while stocking his G.N. farm through PIC, and they’ve now been together for 21 years. Along the way, they’ve lived in four different states, never leaving the Central time zone. Chad is an Army veteran who takes pride in serving something bigger than himself. Being a servant leader to God, his family, and his country, isn’t just something he talks about; it’s something he lives out every day through how he shows up and helps others.

Luke Jordan

Territory Sales

Luke is our Territory Sales Manager covering the Ohio Valley and surrounding areas. He’s the kind of guy who knows the territory and the people in it. Before joining the team, Luke was with Vital Farms, where he took on a variety of roles, from Grower Support Coordinator to leading new barn construction projects. That mix of experience gives him a practical, boots-on-the-ground perspective that really shows in how he supports customers. Outside of work, Luke’s all about family. He and his wife stay busy with their two daughters, When he gets the chance, you’ll find him outdoors, hunting just about anything or out on the water fishing.
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Wayne Kelling

Territory Sales

Wayne serves as a Territory Manager at VAL-CO, covering the Upper Midwest and Canada, where he brings decades of hands-on experience in poultry production to the field. He was raised on a turkey farm in central Minnesota and got his start with Jennie-O, working there through high school and college. Wayne went on to attend Bemidji State University, earning a degree in Environmental Studies. Over his 28-year career with Jennie-O, he held a variety of roles in live production, building a deep understanding of the industry. He later spent time with Hendrix Genetics, supporting their parent stock operations in South Dakota. Outside of work, Wayne is all about the outdoors. Whether it’s canoeing, camping, skiing, or ice fishing, he’s always finding an excuse to be outside, no matter the season.

Brett Peterson

Territory Sales

Brett grew up in Upstate New York, where baseball helped shape the strong work ethic and drive he carries today. He earned a degree in Economics with a minor in Statistics from Le Moyne College before joining AmeriCorps NCCC, where he worked on environmental projects across California alongside the Bureau of Land Management. He later worked seasonally with the BLM in Western Colorado, where he met his wife, before transitioning into the poultry industry with Whiting Farms in Colorado. There, Brett gained extensive hands-on experience in commercial poultry production and a wide range of chicken breeds. Most recently, he served as a Pullet Production Manager for Oakdell Egg Farms in the Idaho/Utah region. Outside of work, Brett enjoys hunting, hiking, and skiing with his wife and their two dogs. He is excited to continue growing his career in the poultry industry with VAL-CO
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Andrew Thompson

Territory Sales

Andrew is a Territory Sales Manager covering the central Gulf Coast. He has spent the past ten years in live production with both Cobb-Vantress and Wayne Farms, and most recently as Area Breeder Manager for Wayne Farms in south Alabama. Andrew enjoys a challenge, hence his 10 years spent working with broiler breeders. His proudest professional accomplishments always revolve around building and maintaining genuine relationships.
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Haven Wheless

Territory Sales

As an Athens, GA native, Haven has poultry farming at his roots. He attended the University of Georgia where he studied Forestry, but couldn’t escape fate, and has been in the chicken business for 17 years. His years of experience and his humble, grounded demeanor have helped him become a trusted adviser in his role as Territory Sales Manager. He has seen the industry evolve from the labor-intensive practice it once was to the streamlined, technologically advanced system it is today, and looks forward to the continuing trend of automation in the industry. Haven cherishes his family – his wife and best friend Kim, and daughter, Alli. In his free time he hunts, fishes, and enjoys college football.

Frits Bennik

Sales Manager DACH and NL

Frits is the Product Manager HPF and Area Sales Manager, covering the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He began his career in the agricultural sector in 1996 right here at VAL-CO in Lopik, where he successfully worked his way up to Operational Manager while earning his degree in Sales and Account Management. Following successful tenures at Tulderhof Ventilation and IVS, he brings his career full circle by returning to familiar ground. With his broad industry experience, deep technical expertise, and collaborative spirit, Frits is eager to drive growth in this exciting new chapter. Born and raised in Utrecht, Frits has been happily married to his wife, Miranda, since 1993. They are proud parents and, since April 2025, joyful grandparents to a beautiful granddaughter. Outside of work, Frits loves spending time with his family, staying active with CrossFit, and enjoying life to the fullest.
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Diego Borquez

Sales South America

Diego is a dedicated agricultural engineer with over 14 years of experience in the farm equipment industry, possessing deep knowledge of the agricultural landscape in South America. He studied agricultural engineering in Santiago, Chile (Universidad Mayor), and spent about 8 years working at Novagri, a prominent VAL-CO dealer in the region, before transitioning into entrepreneurship. Diego is passionate about sustainable farming practices, particularly in poultry production and composting, as well as improving production efficiency and organic waste management. He is married to Paulina Salcedo, a specialist in international trade, and they have a delightful 6-year-old daughter named Laura. Outside of work, he is an enthusiastic sports and music fan, who enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends, embracing a well-balanced lifestyle that enriches both his professional and personal endeavors.

Thierry Claireau

Sales Manager Southeast Asia

VAL-CO enhances its regional presence with the addition of Thierry Claireau as Southeast Asia Regional Sales Manager. With over 20 years of experience in the poultry and swine industry, particularly in Dosatron livestock applications, he brings extensive expertise to the role. Thierry also brings the leadership needed to expand VAL-CO’s presence across the ASEAN markets. His mission includes enhancing the quality of services and technical support, ensuring user satisfaction, and improving performance ratios. Thierry's enthusiasm for this new challenge and his commitment to end-user satisfaction reflect VAL-CO’s dedication to quality and innovation. We’re excited to see how his expertise and leadership will drive the company’s growth and success in the region.
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Eduardo Garza

Territory Sales Mexico and South America

Eduardo was born in Mexico where he moved frequently while growing up. He frequently changed schools but also made many friends who he is still close with today. Eduardo studied mechanical engineering at UDLAP University in Puebla, Mexico. Prior to working with VAL-CO, Eduardo worked at a livestock supply dealership in Mexico. Today, he works for VAL-CO as a territory Sales Manager covering Mexico and South America, where he focuses on providing technical solutions to his customers and helping to grow local poultry and swine businesses. He was excited for the opportunity to come on board with VAL-CO as he would be able to grow his skills, expand his knowledge, and work with a global company that shares his same values. Integrity, friendliness, reliability, and stewardship are key to developing trust, the basis of a great relationship. Eduardo moved to the US in 2018 with his wife and their daughter. He spends most of his free time with them because he travels frequently, but also enjoys basketball, football, and outdoor activities with his Jeep.
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Galina Sadovska

Sales Manager Eastern Europe

Galina was born and raised in Cherkasy, Ukraine. In her hometown, Galina joined a Broiler Breeder Company. She says, “if I only knew that Gallinas (chickens) would be my Industry for at least next 20 years.” After relocating and working in Moscow, Galina eventually moved to the Netherlands. Dedicating 9 years to the industry in the Netherlands, learning a lot and experiencing the life in the Western Europe, it was time to move forward. Still living in the Netherlands, Galina joined VAL-CO as the Area Sales manager Eastern Europe. In 2017 she was promoted to the Regional Sales Manager Europe and Africa. She enjoys the challenge of being entrusted to manage such a large territory. When not traveling for work, she loves traveling, taking pictures, gardening, interior design, and cooking.
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Soufiane Talmoust

Sales Manager Africa

Soufiane grew up in Kenitra, Morocco. He and his family have been in the poultry industry for many years, both his father and grandfather are poultry farmers. He came to the United States to study agricultural engineering at Iowa State University, with a focus on animal production systems. While at university, he learned about VAL-CO products while working with Ventra Pro Controllers. Now, he works as the African Sales Manager where he is responsible for assisting distributors to be successful in their markets. In his spare time, Soufiane enjoys spending time with his family, and playing with his son.