The J. R. Simplot Company’s Animal Sciences division is pleased to announce Whitney Sandberg has joined its sales and marketing team as a data specialist. In her role, Sandberg will be responsible for data analysis for a variety of projects, as well as leading and executing social media efforts and targeted marketing plans.

Sandberg grew up in Mountain Home, Idaho. She earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a dairy science emphasis from the University of Idaho. Sandberg is also completing a master’s degree in animal science with an emphasis in bovine reproduction from the University of Idaho.

“Whitney’s analytical skills and scientific background will be a significant advantage to increasing our data analysis capabilities. In addition, her talents will help support our research programs and customer information needs,” says Brady Hicks, Simplot Animal Sciences manager. “We are excited to add Whitney to our team.”

Sandberg says she looks forward to analyzing and sharing data for Simplot research and innovation operations. She is also eager to further develop Simplot Animal Science’s social media communications.

“I enjoy the teamwork the animal science division has developed and am eager to help the team reach its goals,” says Sandberg. “I look forward to sharing with customers the high-quality data and hard work that are the hallmarks of Simplot’s innovative operations.”