Spend a moment getting to know Genex Reproductive Program Senior Technician, Megan Zeman!

Genex is proud of its hard working employees. This month as we celebrate Dairy Month, we are going to feature just a few of our outstanding staff members.

Today we introduce you to Megan Zeman from Wisconsin. 

How did you get involved with Genex, and what is your role?

I started working for Genex two days after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in spring of 2012. I was hired as a Tech Specialist. I am currently a Reproductive Program Senior Technician. I work in two area teams where I grew up in northeastern Wisconsin. I am the team leader, along with Chris Kinnard, for team 214108. I took on more responsibility after Chris Kinnard took on the role as Territory Sales Manager in the spring of 2014. I take care of the scheduling, provide sales support for Chris, and select bulls for our MAP customers along with the routine service our teams provide.

How does it feel to be part of the dairy industry?

I love being a part of the dairy industry. I grew up on a dairy farm, and always knew I wanted to continue in this industry. Being involved with Genex and on my family’s dairy farm as well as other organizations has allowed me to keep strong ties with the dairy industry in more than one facet. The dairy industry can seem so large, but in reality, it’s a close-knit group of wonderful people, and I can’t imagine my life without it.

What’s one thing you take pride in as a Genex team member?

I really take pride in the fact that our company is so progressive. From the different indexes developed to the great products we offer, Genex is always thinking ahead. I love being able to offer our customers bulls (& products) that will help fulfill the goals of their individual dairies.

Favorite go-to sire right now? Why?

I have been using a lot of 1HO10738 JITTERBUG lately because of his low calving ease and good fertility numbers.

Do you have a funny or memorable experience you would like to share from your time as a Genex employee?

There was a meeting in Shawano, Wisconsin, one evening for one of my teams. I had taken my personal/non-work car up to Shawano a little early so that I could talk to someone in the office. I had some time to kill before the meeting, so I thought I would go look around at Tractor Supply. When I went to leave the CRI parking lot, my car would not shift out of park. Long story short, my husband brought the truck and trailer up to load up the car, and we had to use some sleeve lube that Territory Sales Manager Jeff Fischer had in his truck to help make sliding the car up the planks and onto the trailer a little easier. The fact we were using sleeve lube was the funny part, the $700 I paid to have the problem with the car found and fixed was not!

White, chocolate or strawberry milk? 

Chocolate

Favorite ice cream flavor?

Cookies n Cream

Thank you Megan for everything you do for Genex and your customers. And I'm hoping Jeff didn't overcharge you for the sleeve lube!