Diamond V® announced today the hiring of Mark Upton as National Accounts Manager. In his role Mr. Upton will be responsible for developing and managing customer relationships with large national accounts and for setting the accounts' overall strategic direction.

Mr. Upton is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and has spent the last 10 years working for Central Life Sciences, most recently, as National Sales Manager.

Mark will reside with his wife and children in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

About Diamond V
Diamond V, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, is the world's leading supplier of microbial fermentation products used to optimize digestive function and nutrition key to animal and aqua health, productivity, efficiency and profitability. A commitment to innovation, technology and quality has earned Diamond V a global reputation of trust and reliability within the animal feed industry. For more information contact Diamond V at 800-373-7234 or on the Web at www.diamondv.com.

4.03.2012