Semex is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Serhienko to the role of Beef Sire Analyst effective November 1, 2012. This newly created part-time position is a direct result of Semex’s global beef business’ rapid expansion. Specializing in sire procurement, this role will ensure Semex Beef genetics continue to lead the industry.
Reporting to Myles Immerkar, Semex Global Beef Manager, Dennis will play a key role in continuing the global growth and development of Semex’s Beef Program. In this position, Dennis will be responsible for beef sire selection in all major breeds including Angus, Red Angus, Simmental, Limousin, Charolais and Hereford breeds. Additionally, he will work closely with Semex’s marketing and sales teams, promoting Semex’s Beef Program.
Well-known in the beef business, Dennis and his family operate a Charolias and Black Angus herd. They are the breeders of the renowned sire, SVY Freedom, BOSS Sire of the Year for five consecutive years. Their breeding program has garnered 16 Agribition Charolais Champions, the 2010 Agribition Champion Black Angus Female, two Agribition RBC Supreme Champion Females and one RBC Supreme Champion Bull.
Additionally, in the USA, they produced a US National Champion Bull along with a Reserve National Champion Bull and Female. They are the only establishment outside of the United States to have won the AICA Challenge Cup for Premier Breeder at the 2001 US National show.
For the past six years Dennis has been the Westgen Beef Program Manager, overseeing the beef program in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Dennis will continue in this role, being responsible for sales, inventory management, advertising, customer relations, and serving as a liaison for exclusive representatives and independent distributors.
Active in the beef industry, Dennis has served as a director on the Saskatchewan Charolais Association Board for eight years, serving one term as President. He also sat on the Canadian Charolais Association Breed Improvement Committee and has officiated at the Canadian Western Agribition, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Denver National Western Stock Show, Kansas City’s American Royal, Edmonton Farm Fair and the Calgary Stampede & Exhibition.
“Dennis’ experience in the beef industry and his years of industry involvement will be a great asset to Semex,” says Immerkar. “We are very fortunate to have a person with his strong practical knowledge, understanding, leadership and enthusiasm on our team as we shape the future of our beef program.”
World renown for delivering high quality bovine genetics, Semex is focused on delivering Genetics for Life. Genetics for Life encompasses genetic solutions, how we will expand globally, our commitment to research & development, our training programs, and most importantly developing long-lasting, profitable herds and lifelong partnerships.
