FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Yankalilla Branch ManagerAlbury, NSW - April 20, 2006 - ABS Australia is pleased to announce that Melinda Fogden has accepted the position of Yankalilla Branch Manager effective immediately. Melinda was first employed by the former HISCOL organization since it’s formation in 1977 and has worked there for twenty of the last thirty years. Her responsibilities over the years have included roles in administration, herd test data processing, and marketing and promotions. Melinda became an ABS employee on January 09, 2006 when ABS acquired the former HISCOL business. I am looking forward to the challenges that my new position will provide” Melinda said. “I appreciate this opportunity to work with the ABS Australia team to improve herd improvement services and products to the South Australian dairy farmers with an aim to improving their efficiencies within their businesses. I believe that with the dedicated group of employees based in Yankalilla we can offer a strong South Australian focus with a commitment to excellent customer service.” Melinda and her husband Michael have resided in the Yankalilla area for over thirty years and have two daughters, Erin, 20 and Rebecca, 18. Melinda is also an active member of the Yankalilla and District Lions Club. “We are very pleased that Melinda has agreed to accept this challenge” stated Steve Fried, GM of ABS Australia. “Melinda possesses all the attributes of a successful Branch Manager, including local and regional industry knowledge, strong communication skills, attention to detail and a commitment to providing the customer with the best services and products available.” Based in Albury, NSW, ABS Australia is a subsidiary of Genus plc, the largest supplier of bovine genetics and related reproductive products in the world. For further information please contact Stephen Fried on 02 6049 9200, 0427512063 or sfried@absglobal.com.
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