NUTRIQUEST, is a new model for animal nutrition suppliers, would like to welcome a new director of poultry technology and human resources manager to their growing team.

Chet Wiernusz, Ph.D., has joined the company as Director of Poultry Technology. Wiernusz will be responsible for leading the research and technical support functions for NUTRIQUEST in the poultry sector with an initial focus on expanding NUTRIQUEST poultry research capabilities. The addition of Wiernusz’s position reinforces an increased commitment from NUTRIQUEST to deliver research proven real solutions to the poultry industry. Prior to joining NUTRIQUEST, Wiernusz served 18 years with Cobb-Vantress, Inc. most recently as director of world feed milling and nutrition. Wiernusz graduated with M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Animal Nutrition from Oklahoma State University and resides in Siloam Springs, AR with his wife and daughter.

Deb Blaser-Gretillat, has joined the company as Human Resources and Information Manager. Blaser-Gretillat will be responsible for managing human resources, information technology, and systems integration. Prior to joining NUTRIQUEST, Blaser-Gretillat served 14 years with Kingland Systems, a global leading software company, most recently as the Human Resources Director. She worked previously in banking with responsibilities including data center management and internal audit. She is a graduate of Buena Vista University and resides in Clear Lake, Iowa with her husband and family.