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Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production announces the hire of Brian Simas as ruminant account manager for California and Arizona. Simas is responsible for field sales of products in the dairy and beef product portfolio, as well as managing relationships with large, business-minded producers and their network of influencers.

“Adding Brian to our team enhances our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to beef and dairy producers throughout the region,” says Shawna Martinho, senior manager of regional sales-Americas at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production. “Brian brings over 20 years of on-farm experience, with extensive expertise in dairy production and management. His passion for the livestock sector will be invaluable in serving customers. We are thrilled to have him on the ARM & HAMMER™ team.”

Simas joins ARM & HAMMER from James J. Stevenson, a commercial dairy operation where he was the dairy manager for 17 years. There, he oversaw day-to-day operations including herd health, reproduction, staffing and general administration. Simas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in dairy science and a minor in agricultural business from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Simas is based in Turlock, Calif., and can be reached at 209-646-2098 or at Brian.Simas@churchdwight.com.

About ARM & HAMMER
Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production is the only global food chain partner providing diverse technologies for animal production and food production systems. The company, with headquarters in Princeton, N.J. is committed to providing solutions to improve the safety and reliability of our world’s food supply. To learn more, visit www.AHfoodchain.com.