Carissa Merfeld Columbus, Wisconsin Inside Sales Representative Animart Inc.

What education are you bringing with you to this position?
I have an associate's degree in applied arts and 13 years of sales experience.

Please describe your agricultural background.
While growing up on the farm, I was very active in 4-H, raised small animals and even joined a dairy judging team. Currently my husband and I cash crop about 400 acres and we are looking to start our own herd of cattle.

What territory will you cover?
I will be working with producers and distributors here in Wisconsin and across the nation.

What are your new responsibilities?
My position will have me working with the details of orders from dealers and distributers. I will also be making calls to producers who are outside the area of our territory representatives to give them the best ordering experience. I'm looking forward to offering a high quality customer service experience in both roles.

What previous positions have you held?
I was a manager and interior designer for a small design firm in Madison.

What excites you most about working in your new role?
My role allows me connect with my agricultural background and talk with farmers every day. I enjoy making their job easier because I believe in what they do.

How will you be of most help to producers in your region or area of expertise?
I am willing to do the research so they can make an informed decision for their business or operation.

Why did you choose this company?
I love the work environment at Animart. I also enjoy working in my local community. PD