I have lived in the Madera/Fresno area my entire life.  I attended the local community college and achieved a 2 year AS degree.  My intent was to get a degree in psychology, but after taking a few courses at Fresno State University, I decided it was not for me.  I started working at TPi in May 1999 as a Customer Service Representative.  After a few years, I was promoted to the Customer Service Manager position and currently manage three employees.  I have received several certificates in customer service related classes and a couple of management classes.  I married in the beginning of 2009 and had my first child later that year.  I enjoy participating in different types of physical activities including hiking, biking, weight training and running.  I have participated in a half marathon and a 5K in Monterey, CA.  The true joy of my life, though, is my son.

I was born in Germany.  When I was 2 years old, my parents moved to Wisconsin.  I spent most of my childhood in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  When I graduated high school I enlisted in the Army where I served majority of my duty in Hawaii.  When my time was up, I moved to Fresno CA.  I enrolled at Fresno State University where I achieved my B.S. degree in Animal Science.  I married and have three beautiful children.  I started working for TPi in 2003 in the formulations/pricing department.  I have gradually moved into the Specialty Premix Sales Manager/Quality Assurance position.  I enjoy reading and running.  I have participated in three half marathons in Monterey, CA and San Francisco, CA.  I love rhinos.

I have lived in the Madera/Fresno area my entire life.  I took a few medical courses at the local adult school in the hopes to pursue a career in a medical office.  I started working for TPi in November 1999 as a receptionist.  I soon moved into the accounting department handling some account receivables.  I eventually ended up in the customer service department and currently hold a Customer Service Representative position.  I have achieved several certificates in customer service related classes.  I have two wonderful teenage/adult children.  I enjoy shopping, but my true passions in life are my crafts and gardening.

I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where I married in August 1979 and had three beautiful daughters.  After their birth, I became a homemaker for several years until my daughters were in school at which time I decided to jump back into the workforce.  In May 2007, I moved to Merced, CA and began working for TPi in January 2008 as a Customer Service Representative.  I have received several certificates in customer service related classes.  In my spare time, I enjoy sewing and spending time with friends and family.  However, my true passion is traveling, so I spend many weekends taking scenic drives to new and exciting CA destinations.

I grew up in Forestville, CA.  I attended California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) where I achieved a B.S. degree in Animal Science with a minor in Equine Science.  I am currently working on my M.S. degree in Animal Science from Fresno State University.  I started working for TPi in 2007 in the formulations/pricing department where I currently hold the Formulator position.  During my years with TPi, I received my credential as a Professional Animal Scientist (PAS).  I enjoy everything involving the outdoors and the ocean, but my true passion is horses.  Most of my free time is spent with my horse whether it is working on her training, taking her camping or chasing cows.

I was born and raised in Madera, CA.  I attended the local community college where I took several general studies course and a few criminology courses.  My goal was to obtain a degree in criminology and ultimately become a California Highway Patrol man.  I started working for TPi in December 2003 as a production worker.  I worked my way into the shipping and receiving department and soon found myself in the Shipping/Receiving Lead Man position.  I eventually ended up in the customer service department and currently hold a position as a Customer Service Representative.  I was a single father for several years before meeting and eventually marrying my wife in 2007.  Since then, we have welcomed home two beautiful daughters.  I enjoy collecting Transformer Action toys, but most of my time is spent being a loving husband and father.

Eduardo Flores
I grew up in Oxnard, CA.  I received my B.S. degree in Animal Science from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, CA.  I started working for TPi in June 2006 in the sales department to assist with quality issues.  I soon found myself holding the only Quality Assurance position for the company.  During my years at TPi, I received my Professional Animal Scientist (PAS) credential.  Most of my "down" time is spent traveling to southern CA to visit with family and friends.

I grew up in Portland, Oregon.  I attended the local community college (Portland Community College) where I spent two years taking courses in general studies.  I continued on to the University of Oregon where I spent a year taking several courses with my primary focus on finance.  I have been on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Feed Association for 22 years and in 1998 and 1999, held the position of President for the Oregon Feed Association.  I joined the TPi family in June 2000 when they opened a warehouse in Hubbard, Oregon.  I came on board to handle the sales in the Washington, Oregon and Idaho areas, but also to help get the new warehouse up and running.  I am currently the Account/Branch Manager.  I am married and have a terrific son.  I enjoy fishing, golfing, camping and riding ATV's in the desert sand as well as on the sandy beaches.  I truly love classical music.

I grew up in rural Central Texas on a family ranch where we raised cattle, pecans, and peaches.  I earned a BS from Texas A&M in Animal Science and a MS in Nutrition from Texas A&M in 1996.  I was active in Alpha Zeta through my undergraduate and graduate years.  I also graduated from the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) program in 2000.  I've worked a handful of positions in the feed and supplement business throughout my career, but all have had a sales and nutrition focus.  I came to TPi via a small company called Diamond Cross in the fall of 1999.  My family consists of my wife, three kids, and a few pets.  We all enjoy outdoor activities that include backpacking, fishing, and overland trips to remote areas of California and Nevada.  Besides being the Sales Manager at TPi, I currently serve as the Past-President of the California Chapter of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (CA-ARPAS) and deacon at Grace Community Church in Madera, CA.