Cobb appoints vice president of global operations

Randy Vardeman takes on position

April 19, 2010
1005 P Irandyvardeman
Randy Vardeman has been promoted to vice president of global operations for Cobb-Vantress, responsible for pedigree and great grandparent production, quality assurance, planning and transportation.
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