Brett Kaysen is taking over the reins as senior vice president of domestic sales at United Animal Health where he will also be a part of the company’s senior leadership team. Kaysen most recently served as senior vice president of producer and state engagement for the National Pork Board, where he worked closely with producers and industry stakeholders to support initiatives focused on creating value and building trust across the U.S. pork industry.
He will now lead United Animal Health’s domestic commercial organization and support continued growth across the company’s swine, poultry and dairy businesses.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brett to United Animal Health,” says Trent Torrance, interim chief executive officer. “Few leaders bring the combination of industry credibility, producer relationships, commercial leadership experience and scientific expertise that Brett offers. Throughout his career, he has earned the trust and respect of producers, veterinarians and industry leaders across the country. As we continue investing in growth across our swine, poultry and dairy businesses, Brett’s leadership and customer-focused approach will help us accelerate our efforts and strengthen the value we deliver to producers.”
Prior to joining the National Pork Board, Kaysen held leadership positions with Zoetis, including serving as the western regional business director for the U.S. Pork Business, leading commercial teams serving pork producers and swine veterinarians. He also served as a dairy production specialist, working with dairy operations to utilize data and genomics to improve herd health and profitability, United Animal Health shared in a release.
Kaysen spent nearly two decades at Colorado State University earlier in his career as an educator, mentor and agricultural leader. He holds a bachelor of science in animal science, a master of arts in agricultural extension education and a Ph.D. in animal sciences from Colorado State University.
“I’m excited to join United Animal Health because of the company’s strong commitment to animal agriculture, particularly its focus on swine, research, innovation, and solutions that make a real difference for producers,” Kaysen says. “I’m looking forward to bringing my own passion and experience in the pork industry to a company that shares that commitment, while building new relationships and contributing to the team.”
Throughout his career, Kaysen has remained closely connected to livestock producers, veterinarians and agricultural organizations, the company notes. That connection extends beyond his professional work. Kaysen and his wife, Tara, are actively involved in raising and showing purebred hogs with their daughters.
