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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.

Reynertson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from Bethel College and lives in White Bear Lake with his family.


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. Following his graduation in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in computer information systems, 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 Director 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 servicestoourclients 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.

Having graduated from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead MN, she continues to make that her home with her husband.


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.

Janet holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Michigan, a Masters of Science from Drexel University, and an M.B.A from New York University. Janet resides in Wayzata with her family.


John LischefskaJohn Lischefska
Vice President, Product Management

John Lischefska joined FMS in December 2009 to lead product management. He brings 30 years of experience in the enterprise software industry, focused on manufacturing and supply chain. In his product management and development roles, he has designed and built a number of commercial-grade manufacturing execution systems, finite scheduling systems with mathematical optimization, process industry ERP systems, several SCM systems as well as several of enterprise-level development tools and platforms His former experience also includes software development, product marketing and sales experience for international markets including the establishment of subsidiaries in Europe and Latin America.

Most recently, he was Global Director of Industry Product Management for Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in Manufacturing and Supply Chain. He was responsible for cross-product industry management, and management of Process Industries for Microsoft Dynamics AX. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was Vice President of Product Management and Strategy for Fullscope, Inc.

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Our solutions are deployed in more than 50 countries, representing approximately 60 percent of the worldwide feed supply.