Keith DeHaan, Ph.D.

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Keith manages the overall technical, financial, and personnel resources for each of Food and Livestock Planning, Inc.'s projects. He specializes in start-ups and start-overs and management of established operating companies in the packing industry focusing on new technology, food safety, management, and systems integration from the quality of the live animal to the end customer. 

Bio:

Keith has been in the meat packing industry in either a corporate executive, consultant, or scientist role since 1992. Notable companies he has worked for include Farmland Foods, Beef America and DemKota Ranch Beef. Keith has served as vice president of Food Safety and Quality and Chief Operations Officer for a 2,100 cattle per day packing company. He also served as President of a 1,500 cattle per day packing company from the company’s start-up. Additionally, he has managed an integrated supply system for a large packing company. Keith has managed several start-ups and built management teams to sustain businesses going forward. He has written business plans for food and livestock companies in 20 states and 6 foreign countries. 

Education:

Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Nutrition and Biochemistry

M.S., South Dakota State University - Animal Science

B.S., South Dakota State University - Animal Science