{"id":11067,"date":"2026-08-13T09:19:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T14:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmgate.com\/usa\/?p=11067"},"modified":"2026-08-13T09:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T14:27:06","slug":"pharmgate-welcomes-kristy-ruby-as-regional-account-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmgate.com\/usa\/news\/pharmgate-welcomes-kristy-ruby-as-regional-account-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmgate Animal Health Welcomes Kristy Ruby as Regional Account Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Veteran swine industry professional brings production experience and operational insight to Pharmgate<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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WILMINGTON, N.C. [August 13, 2026] \u2013 Pharmgate Animal Health is pleased to announce the addition of Kristy Ruby as Regional Account Manager, effective July 6, 2026. Based in Iowa, Ruby will support customers across key swine production markets and strengthen Pharmgate’s commitment to delivering innovative animal health solutions and exceptional customer service. Ruby\u2019s addition reflects Pharmgate\u2019s continued focus on building a team with firsthand industry experience and a practical understanding of the challenges producers face.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ruby brings more than 15 years of experience in the swine industry, spanning production management, innovation execution, account development, and operational leadership. Most recently, she served as Innovations Execution Specialist with TechMix. Prior to that, she spent more than 12 years with Smithfield Hog Production in leadership roles focused on production management and continuous improvement. Her extensive experience working with producers and production teams provides valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s swine operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Kristy’s extensive industry experience and strong producer relationships make her an outstanding addition to our team,” said Adam Gutierrez, Director of Integrator Sales at Pharmgate Animal Health. “Her practical knowledge and producer-focused approach will help us build even stronger partnerships with our customers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruby earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Master of Science in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University. She remains actively involved in agricultural youth development through service on the 4-H County Youth Committee, Algona FFA Advisory Board, and the Kossuth County Fair. Ruby resides in north-central Iowa with her husband, Geoff, and their three children, where they own and operate a cow-calf operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about Pharmgate\u2019s swine health solutions or connect with Kristy, visit Pharmgate.com\/USA.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Pharmgate Animal Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pharmgate Animal Health delivers a proven portfolio of high-quality, technically supported products to the livestock and poultry industries. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, with FDA-approved pharmaceutical production facilities in Omaha, Nebraska, and CVM-regulated vaccine research and manufacturing operations in St. Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Pharmgate Animal Health or to find a local representative, visit Pharmgate.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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