About Us

Paul Martin has been active in development of agricultural ingredients since 1980. During this time he has successfully introduced multiple specialty ingredients that are now mainstream in the feed industry. His knowledge of livestock nutrition and network of people around the world serves our customers as they seek new innovations to meet the needs of today’s livestock producers.

Paul Mitchell comes to the livestock feed industry with a lifetime of experience. Paul grew up in Galway, Ireland, on his family’s cow calf operation and working in the feed mill his father managed. Paul went on to obtain degrees in Economics and Physical Science. He is a driving force for new ideas and innovations.

Dr. Predrag is an experienced veterinarian and nutritionist. He is an expert in ruminant nutrition; and has extensive experience with beef and dairy cattle. Dr. Predrag has conducted multiple peer-reviewed and published trials.

Dr. Mahfuz is originally from Bangladesh and completed his bachelors degree in agriculture sciences with animal nutrition from Bangladesh Agricultural University. He received a scholarship from the Japanese government and finished his MS and PhD in food chemistry and biotechnology. He then moved to Ames to work at Iowa State University with a postdoc position in the food engineering lab. His research focused on Enzymes, Phospholipids, Proteins and Fats & Oils. Dr. Mahfuz came to Imogene Ingredients with 15 years of experience in additives, fats and oils from Feed Energy Company.

Joe brings a wealth of knowledge in beef and dairy production, with years of experience in the use of specialty ingredients. Joe manages accounts across the Midwest and throughout the western United States. Joe joined Imogene Ingredients as a salesman in 2021.

For almost 40 years Gordy managed an 800 head cow herd that he turned into a commercial feedlot. He retired from the cattle business in 2021, and joined Imogene Ingredients as a salesman in 2022.

Steve raised and managed a cow/calf and sheep ranch in Wyoming and then went to work in the feed industry. For 30 years he has worked with dry and liquid feed, mainly for cow/calf and stocker operations. He joined Imogene Ingredients as a salesman in 2023.

Ira Brister is a graduate of Texas A&M with a degree in Poultry Science. He has been involved in the Live Production Management of some of the largest integrated turkey operations in the U.S. After 43 years of commercial production of turkey and the primary breeder business he has started his own consulting company and in 2022 joined Imogene Ingredients as a consultant. Ira lives in Central Texas and travels throughout the U.S.