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Dr. Fanning was named Executive Vice President in June of 2002, after having joined AgriLogic in July of 1999 as Director of Benchmark Analysis and Livestock Specialist and serving as Vice President of Research and Development since December of 2000. As Executive Vice President, his duties include assisting the CEO in the operations of the company including defining and implementing processes that enhance the efficiency and profitability of the company, development and monitoring of the short and long term business plans, measurement of employees’ performances, designs and creates monthly accounting and statistical data reports, and manages the quality control process and team. Prior to joining AgriLogic, Fanning was an Assistant Professor and Extension Livestock Specialist for the University of Florida. Fanning has extensive experience in planning and implementing risk management programs and educational programs in the area of livestock management and production. He received the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Team Award for Educational Programming. Professional Association memberships include American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists, American Society of Animal Science, Society for Range Management, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Association of County Agricultural Agents. Honor Society memberships include Gamma Sigma Delta and Sigma XI. Fanning serves as an ex-officio member of the steering committee for the Coalition of American Agricultural Producers (CAAP). Fanning holds a B.S. from Angelo State University in Animal Science, M.S. from Clemson University in Animal and Food Industries and a Doctorate of Philosophy from Texas A&M University in Reproductive Physiology. | 