Chaves promoted to Technician Services Manager for Select Sires Member Cooperative

Select Sires Member Cooperative (SSMC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Juan Manuel Chaves to Technician Supervisor. In this role, he will oversee 20 technicians in West Texas and New Mexico and assist with the ProTECH Technician Program.

Manuel will be responsible for further developing the skills of the ProTECH A.I. technicians. He will provide leadership, training, and skill review to assist all technicians reach elevated benchmarks. Additionally, he will conduct on-farm training for in-house technicians for herds in the area.

His time with SSMC began as a Professional A.I. Technician in 2012, in the Clovis, N.M., area. Manuel initially was employed at Cross Country Dairy where he first learned to inseminate cows.

“The technician team is the front line of customer engagement and Manuel will strengthen those relationships as well as develop new ones. Manuel has been with the company for over 13 years. His commitment to SSMC customers is evident. I congratulate him on the promotion and look forward to his development in his new role,” shared Kirby Pair, Regional Sales Manager.

Select Sires Member Cooperative (SSMC) was established on October 1, 2023, representing the Select Sires federation in 27 U.S. states and the country of Mexico. SSMC delivers excellence in personalized service, quality offerings, and cattle genetics. They are committed to expanding knowledge and providing professional development opportunities for their team. This promise ensures the highest quality service to their members-owners while enhancing their team’s growth and experience. Select Sires Member Cooperative operates as a true cooperative while striving to inspire the excellence of producers, herds and communities. To learn more about SSMC, visit ssmcoop.com.