Furst-McNess Company has announced the hiring of 34-year swine specialist veteran, Jim Lovin as national swine accounts manager in its U.S. Division.

Lovin is a highly regarded industry veteran who began his career in 1983 after graduating from Iowa State University. He has worked for Upjohn Animal Health, Vigortone Ag Products, and most recently with Bayer Animal Health where he was senior swine specialist, marketing and regional sales manager for 13 years. 

“Jim comes to us with an accomplished resume of working with swine accounts across the country,” according to Steve England, executive vice president of Furst-McNess in charge of swine business development and research. “His insight into producer needs, his passion for the industry, and his commitment to helping producers succeed, will be an asset to our team and our customers.”

Lovin’s key responsibilities include national account sales and management, as well as technical support to the McNess Swine Team.