Our Company
The concept for our company was based simply on the idea that dairies needed better processes. After seeing other herd management solutions available, founder Dr. David Cook wanted to create software for growing dairies that needed a more robust and intuitive solution for data and employees. David began working with his neighbors’ dairies. He spent thousands of hours working alongside dairy workers observing how they got work done. After several versions of the software, BoviSync began adding customers in 2014. The company has since grown to 20 employees.
BoviSync is the only herd management solutions provider that uncovers and resolves often unrealized dairy farm management challenges and solves them by streamlining and simplifying daily processes and coordinating teams for more efficient and profitable operation.
BoviSync is an independent employee-owned company focused on providing solutions to livestock producers across the world, primarily through software.
The BoviSync Team
Experience in Dairy
BoviSync is supported by a team of experts who understand successful dairy management. Team members have performed roles in management, nutrition, and veterinarian medicine on a variety of farms and dairies. The operations team embraces the opportunity to help dairies be successful through the tools we provide. We embrace integrity, problem-solving, and teamwork as our core values.
We seek team members who are interested in disrupting the status quo and improving the viability of our customers.
DAVID COOK PhD
Managing Partner
Dr. David Cook is the founder of BoviSync. Prior to founding BoviSync, he worked in farming, finance, and energy. He has received a bachelor’s degree in agronomy, a master’s degree in agricultural engineer, and a Ph.D. in dairy nutrition. His experience in dairy began working on neighboring dairies after school. David has a passion for improving the management of dairy farms and automation. David is able to bridge the gap between technology, innovation, and the practical.
Carissa Backhaus
Vice President of Operations
Carissa travels extensively across the United States onboarding dairies to BoviSync Herd Management Software. She is driven to serve customers through problem solving and teaching. She is passionate about dairy farming and enjoys raising dairy cattle on the side.
Carissa has a Bachelor of Animal Science from University of Wisconsin- Platteville
Clay Reese
Dairy Data, Technical Service, and Sustainability Lead
Clay is passionate about leveraging information for the success of our customers. He works with dairy managers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and other consultants. By leveraging BoviSync herd management software Clay offers unique analytical solutions for dairies and the companies that serve them. In particular, he is interested in new ways to streamline dairy decisions with BoviSync. He has managed dairies in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Clay is a graduate of Cornell University.
Trevor Mentink
Director of
Business Development &
International Distribution
Trevor’s roots in the dairy industry run deep. He was raised on his family’s small dairy farm and honed his skills working for neighbors while in school. His passion for the industry is palpable as he enjoys working with dairy farmers worldwide, showing them how to better manage their farms using BoviSync.
Pedro IBarra
IMPLEMENTATION Consultant
Pedro specializes in training dairies. His on-farm experience managing large dairies provides the experience to lead dairies through change. As an implementation consultant, he is the person who implements BoviSync at the dairy. In addition to software training, Pedro provides ongoing training to dairies of all types. He splits his time between working on-farm and doing support.
Samantha MenDoza
Account Manager
Samantha represents BoviSync as an Account Manager for the western United States. Introducing dairies and key stakeholders to BoviSync is her primary objective but strives to make sure that every account is experiencing the benefits of BoviSync.
Samantha has a background in dairy nutrition. She holds a Master’s Degree in Animal Sciences from UC Davis
Chanse Lebeck
Support Coordinator
Chanse is dedicated to helping dairy producers gain valuable insights into their operations. As a data exchange expert, he ensures seamless integration and optimization of data, empowering producers to make informed decisions.
When not assisting customers, Chanse enjoys the great outdoors and is an avid fisherman, always looking for the next great catch.
KHALED KELANY
IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST
Khaled guides dairies through the setup process. His on-farm experience managing cows on dairies in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt allows him to make the transition as seamless as possible for customers. With his experience, he makes the process of switching to BoviSync painless. Khaled enjoys discovering ways that software can improve processes in dairies.
Khaled has a Master’s Degree in Animal Science from North Dakota State University.
Liz Binversie
Quality Assurance Developer & Support Specialist
Liz holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Dairy Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With a strong background in dairy calf health and management, she has assisted calf managers and farm employees in overcoming challenges and improving operations. Liz provides support to existing customers, ensuring they receive top-quality software and service. She takes pride in working with customers at all levels, making sure the software is intuitive and easy for everyone to use.
Daniel Gonzalez
IMPLEMENTATION Consultant
Daniel has a deep fondness for animals and enjoys their company, often finding ways to connect with them through his work and life. His ability to understand data allows him to make sense of complex information, a skill that proves invaluable in various contexts. With experience in the dairy industry, he has gained practical insights into its operations and challenges. This background likely lets him blend his love for animals with a professional edge, perhaps even caring for livestock or improving farm processes. His knack for data analysis ties it all together, helping him tackle industry-specific issues with clarity and precision.
