Cobb-Vantress announced today in a press release that six company leaders were recently promoted as Cobb continues to strive to make quality protein accessible and affordable worldwide.

Chance Bryant has been promoted to director of U.S. technical service. He now leads the U.S. technical team and manages all aspects of customer technical support. Bryant holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Business from Arkansas Tech University. He most recently served as associate technical director for the western U.S. and was previously a technical service advisor.

Dr. Cesar Coto has joined the Cobb North America sales team, serving customers throughout Central America and the Caribbean.  He previously served as Cobb’s technical service manager in the region. A graduate of the University of Costa Rica and the University of Arkansas, Coto holds master’s degrees in Agribusiness and Poultry Nutrition and a doctorate in Poultry Nutrition.

Ben Green is now director of production for U.S. hatcheries.  He was most recently a hatchery specialist on the Cobb World Technical Support Team. Earlier in his career, Green held hatchery and production management roles in the United States and Europe. A graduate of the University of Georgia, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science.

Flavio Henrique is now associate director, North America business development. He will cultivate new strategic partnerships to support sales and technical service. He previously was the associate director of technical service,  He recently completed a master’s degree in business from the University of Arkansas. While in Brazil, Henrique received a master’s degree in Agribusiness from Faculdade Getulio Vargas and a master’s degree in Animal Science from the Universidade de Sao Paulo. He also graduated from Universidade Estadual de Londrina with a veterinary degree in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Robin Jarquin has been appointed co-director of the Cobb World Technical Support Team. Jarquin graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in poultry science and master’s degrees in agribusiness and poultry science. He completed his doctorate in Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas in 2009. Previously the sales manager for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Jarquin now co-leads a global team of 13 experts skilled in all aspects of poultry production.

Cody Polley has been appointed co-director of the Cobb World Technical Support Team. A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science.  Most recently, he served as breeder specialist with the Cobb World Technical Support Team. Earlier in his career, Polley managed several Cobb pedigree and grandparent farms.