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Commitment to Customers, Employees, and Community
In addition to keeping up with industry changes itself, Suther Feeds serves as a resource
for its customers, primarily second- or third-generation ranchers who look to employ-
ees to keep them informed. In particular, says Johll, “There is a lot of fear among our
customers about the upcoming VFD deadline. We’ve assured them that we’ll make sure
they’re prepared and will help them make decisions related to their operations.”
The company has 30 employees in two main departments: manufacturing and logis-
tics, and sales. Johll says, “Employees in both areas know Suther Feeds is a very stable
company. We renewed our commitment to staying in business two years ago when we
built a new manufacturing plant. In addition, employees enjoy a lot of flexibility as well
as always having the tools they need to be successful at their jobs.”
The community benefits from Suther Feeds’ contributions to local Frankfort parks,
pools, yearbook drives, and school donation drives. The company also contributes in
the communities in the other states where it does business.
Seamless Data Access
To shore up the company’s technology, Suther Feeds recently signed up for Data Center
services from Networks Plus. Hiltgen says, “This service will allow their employees to
access data from their multiple locations and work seamlessly no matter where they are.
By placing their data in the ‘cloud’ at Networks Plus, they’re also preventing data disasters
by ensuring their data is kept in a storm-proof, properly heated/cooled, and fire-protected
environment with our certified IT technicians just a step away if they’re ever needed.”
Johll comments, “The customer service from both Blue Valley and Networks Plus has
been great. They’re prompt, and we’re fortunate that a representative lives in our town
for when we have off-hours situations.”
Blue Valley and Networks Plus have been instrumental
in the last couple of years in helping us get up to speed
with technology.”
—
DR. MICHAEL JOHLL
, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, SUTHER FEEDS
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REMEMBERING MELVIN SUTHER
Melvin Suther founded Suther Feeds in 1963 with a vision to
remove obstacles for customers. This vision enabled him to get
a bank loan to start the company without a single customer.
He continued being active in the business and delivered feed to
customers until he was 80. Suther passed away on September
27, 2015, at the age of 85. Dr. Michael Johll, Chief Operating
Officer at Suther Feeds, says, “We are who we are today
because of his courage, tenacity, and commitment. I hope we
can all think of the times we had together with him, celebrate
his life, and be thankful our paths crossed.”