Commodity Blenders LLC (CBL) welcomes Mike Wright as the company's new chief operating officer.

Wright will oversee CBL business operations and help guide the implementation of company strategy and vision.              

“Mike understands the feed business and what producers need to stay profitable,” said Bruce Keener, CBL President and CEO. “He brings CBL a wealth of industry experience and expertise. We’re excited for him to join our team.”

Wright joins CBL with more than 25 years of feed industry experience. Prior to joining CBL, Wright served as director of operations & business development for D&D Ingredient Distributors Inc. in Delphos, Ohio where he was responsible for sales, marketing, quality, and helping company leadership define and implement new operational polices and guidelines for continued business growth.

Previously, Wright directed research and marketing at Diamond V in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As director of global marketing, he was responsible for developing and implementing the overall strategic marketing plan for the U.S. and international businesses. He also has worked for ADM Animal Health & Nutrition, MoorMan’s Inc., Manna Pro Corporation and Countrymark Cooperative Inc.

Wright received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science degrees and MBA from The Ohio State University.

Commodity Blenders LLC is a leading provider of a wide range of quality feed ingredients and blending services for the animal nutrition market. Based in West Salem, Ohio, CBL is an independent, family-owned business with manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

CBL has been a trusted partner serving the animal and feed industries for 25 years, committed to providing consistent, high-quality custom blends and specialty feed ingredients to help producers achieve the greatest possible return. CBL works side-by-side with livestock and poultry nutritionists and producers across nine states, building a more sustainable future for agriculture.