Amlan International has named Jay Hughes as regional technical service manager for North America.

As a technical service leader, Hughes will work to provide exceptional support for Amlan customers and serve as a key resource for the Amlan Technical Service team in North America. He will plan and execute strategy that delivers superior service and solutions to customers and meet their poultry production needs.

"With Jay’s incredible experience in poultry genetics and production analysis, he will serve as a valuable team member in North America and help ensure we are meeting consumer demand for high-quality animal protein,” said Heath Wessels, director of sales for North America. “We are excited to have Jay help build our business presence in the region and partner with our customers to successfully incorporate our novel mineral-based feed additive solutions in their poultry and livestock operations. He will make a great addition to our talented team of industry professionals.”

Jay brings years of relevant experience in the animal health industry, from animal genetics, poultry production analytics, and more. Most recently, he worked for an agriculture analytics company where he managed relationships with customers and analyzed market perspectives. Previously, he was global manager of product testing for a well-known animal health company, where he managed the global testing program on multiple continents and analyzed data for sales and technical teams worldwide. He also worked with the R&D team to keep updated on trends, track commercial performance, and manage other special projects.

“The demand for high-quality natural feed additives is growing, and Jay understands that need. Amlan is at the forefront of bringing mineral-based solutions to consumers across the globe,” said Fred Kao, vice president of global sales for Amlan International. “We are pleased to have Jay on board to further strengthen our customer relationships in North America.”

Jay has a bachelor’s degree in poultry science from the University of Georgia and a master’s in genetics and animal breeding from the University of Arkansas.