“Joe’s deep roots in agriculture and his experience managing relationships within the industry are a true asset to our team as we continue to grow our reach and capabilities,” said David Williams, global sales director for agronomy. “As Rock River Laboratory continues to expand, maintaining exceptional customer service remains a top priority. Joe’s work will help ensure we continue to be a trusted partner delivering solutions that are tailored to our customers’ needs.”
Thelen’s experience in agriculture goes back to his roots on a diversified farm in Nebraska where his family managed multiple crops, dairy, beef and farrow-to-finish swine operations. After earning a bachelor of science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Thelen spent more than 30 years working in agriculture sales roles.
His previous positions include work with Waypoint Analytical, Ever.Ag, Proagrica, now part of TELUS, and most recently Midwest Laboratories.
Founded in 1976, Rock River Laboratory is a family-run laboratory network that provides production assistance to the agricultural industry through advanced diagnostic systems, progressive techniques and research-supported analyses. The company employs specialists in their respective fields and provides analytical results to customers worldwide.
Information about Thelen and the Rock River Laboratory team is available on the company’s customer service experts page.
