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Feed Management Systems® Management Team

The FMS Management Team includes industry veterans with substantial expertise in leading software and high-technology companies. Together with our team members, we have the experience to deliver award winning global solutions for the feed process manufacturing industry:


Richard RyenertsonRichard Reynertson
CEO

Rich Reynertson is CEO of Feed Management Systems, Inc. and a member of the companys Board of Directors. With more than 16 years of senior level software and professional services development experience, Reynertson has worked with many Fortune 100 companies. He is best known for his consistent track-record of refocusing and revitalizing under-performing business assets.

Since his appointment as CEO in 2001, Reynertson is credited with a highly successful turnaround of FMS.

During his career, Reynertson has been a key player in several successful turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions. His strategic leadership and consistent ability to meet and exceed financial performance expectations are well-known within Minnesota venture capital circles.


Duey YliniemiDuey Yliniemi
Vice President, Development

Duey Yliniemi brings a wealth of experience in software development as a software engineer and a manager of complex projects.  Duey worked for Great Plains Software and was integral in the development of their software focusing on distribution. Joining ESI in 1994, Duey was the technical lead for Dexterity and Dynamics projects, for which he was responsible for managing a team and meeting release dates. Duey's responsibilities have grown to include the management of Feed Management Systems entire team of software engineers, quality assurance and documentation personnel.


Paula PetersonPaula Peterson
Vice President,  Marketing & Partner Relations

Paula Peterson joined Feed Management Systems in September 2004. As the Vice President of Marketing and Partner Relations, her responsibilities are centered around managing marketing initiatives, leveraging strategic relationships for product and go to market with key suppliers like Microsoft, and creating relationshipsfor distribution and services to our clients globally.

Paula brings 18 years of experience with Microsoft Business Solutions, formally Great Plains. Her background includes developing international markets, executive administration, sales distribution and operations programs, channel development and recognition. Her experience working for a global ERP company brings a variety of skills and experience to Feed Management Systems.


Janet Rebman LillevoldJanet Rebman Lillevold
Senior Vice President, Operations

Janet Rebman Lillevold is head of Operations of Feed Management Systems. With 20 plus years of experience in operations, program management, and technology, Janet has developed departments and operational infrastructures in companies ranging from Fortune 100 to start-ups. Janet's expertise has helped companies build their revenue, reduce their operating costs, improve their organizational structure, and expand their service capabilities. Prior to joining FMS, Janet was Vice President of Operations & IT at ThreeWire, Inc.


Jeff DykstraJeff Dykstra
Vice President, International Sales

Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Jeff Dykstra began his career with Cargill 34 years ago at an entry level position in St. Boniface, Canada. Over the next 19 years, Jeff progressed through the Cargill’s Canadian feed business to the position of Production Operations Manager for Western Canada. His career included involvement in several acquisitions and start up projects.

Jeff then took on several roles overseas, spending 5 years in South East Asia overseeing the start up of Cargill’s Animal Nutrition business in Vietnam, was Production Operations Manager in Malaysia, and assisted production teams in Thailand. He then returned to Canada as a Production Manager for three years, and in 2002 he relocated to Switzerland as Operations Manager managing logistics and production for Cargill’s pet, flour and feed facilities there. In 2006, Jeff was appointed regional director for EMEA Cargill Consulting Services located in Switzerland. Jeff relocated in 2008 to The Netherlands as General Manager for LNB International and Cargill Enterprise EMEA.

On October 1, 2010, Jeff joined Feed Management Systems as the Vice President of International Sales. In this new role, Jeff is providing leadership to all of the FMS markets outside of North America. Jeff’s deep experience with many of global feed industry customers will put FMS in a great position to grow in these markets and provide additional value to customers.

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Our capabilities include formula optimization, order processing, pricing, production management, labeling and compliance capabilities.