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Select Sires Inc. Claimed Company
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc., is the largest global A.I. cooperative and is comprised of six farmer-owned and -controlled local organizations in the United States. As the industry leader, it provides highly fertile semen, as well as excellence in service and programs to supply dairy and beef producers with the world's best genetics. read more
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TOTAL
RATINGS
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Updated on: March 29, 2022

Select Sires Inc. Company Culture

Select Sires Inc. Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.5/5
Select Sires Inc. Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CEO Rating
A+
Executive Team
A+
Happiness
A
Office Culture
A
Perks & Benefits
A

Select Sires Inc. CEO

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David Thorbahn Select Sires Inc. CEO
David Thorbahn
85 /100
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Diversity at Select Sires Inc.

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B

Diverse employees at Select Sires Inc. have rated Team, Executive Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Select Sires Inc.

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C+

Women at Select Sires Inc. have rated Happiness, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored

Select Sires Inc. eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

29

Select Sires Inc. employees are 29% more likely to recommend Select Sires Inc. as a great place to work

50%Promoters
29%Passives
21%Detractors

Working at Select Sires Inc.

Working at Select Sires Inc. is rated highly by 140 employees, across various culture dimensions. Select Sires Inc. employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Happiness categories, putting Select Sires Inc.’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Columbus, OH. See below in detail how working at Select Sires Inc. was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Select Sires Inc.

A-

Overall Company Culture at Select Sires Inc. is rated A-

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Select Sires Inc. ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

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Select Sires Inc. Employee Reviews

Out of 639 Select Sires Inc. employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Select Sires Inc. improve their work culture.

89%
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Positive Reviews89%
Constructive Feedback11%

Positive Reviews From Select Sires Inc. Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Very family orientated and make you feel comfortable right away.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Most of the team I work with are very helpful and assist when needed.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are respectful. I feel comfortable going to them to ask questions, so that I am able to learn new things.
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Constructive Feedback From Select Sires Inc. Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Evaluate each employee and not require at least one member of a department to "take the hit" when it comes to raises. If you have an A-team, you all should be rewarded appropriately.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Compensation for the area is low
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Listen and take some advise. Not just their way.
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Select Sires Inc. Company Information

Select Sires Inc. Company Overview

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc., is the largest global A.I. cooperative and is comprised of six farmer-owned and -controlled local organizations in the United States. As the industry leader, it provides highly fertile semen, as well as excellence in service and programs to supply dairy and beef producers with the world's best genetics.

Select Sires Inc. was founded in 1965 and its current CEO is David Thorbahn. Since its inception 61 years ago, Select Sires Inc. has grown to 286 employees.

Select Sires Inc. Mission, Vision & Values

Select Sires Inc. Mission Statement

To enhance the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers, Select Sires is committed to be the premier provider of highly fertile, superior genetics accompanied by effective reproductive and herd-management products and services.

Select Sires Inc. Vision Statement

To allow customer owners (shareholders) and employees to benefit from Select Sires becoming the global industry leader in bovine genetics and reproduction in 2027, by providing superior products and services developed through innovation and research

Select Sires Inc. Values

  • Responsiveness to customer needs
  • Industry leadership
  • High quality at a fair price
  • Commitment to research and development
  • Product and service innovation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Good stewardship of assets
  • Integrity in everything we do
  • Highly trained, professional personnel
Select Sires Inc. Mission, Vision & Values

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Select Sires Inc.

Farmers worldwide are challenged to feed a growing world population with higher societal standards for a safe and secure food supply. Select Sires has, and continues to, deliver genetics and service that can help producers breed cattle that meet all of these needs profitably for the benefit of all! We are dedicated to finding genetic solutions that help us and our customers reduce our environmental footprint, increase efficiency, and emphasize the importance of social responsibility.

Select Sires is a working farm, entrusted with caring for more than 1,600 sires and more than 1,200 acres of cropland. Environmental stewardship is priority and we work closely with local Environmental Protection Agencies and Departments of Agriculture and National Resources to implement plans that protect our land, air and water. Reducing phosphate buildup and water runoff, monitoring and designing protocols for responsible fertilizer applications and partnerships to compost manure are just a few of Select Sires' efforts to reduce our environmental impact.

Select Sires remains committed to safely serving our community, supporting industry events and programs, and providing sponsorship to agriculture’s future leaders. In 2020, Select Sires Inc. and member cooperatives dedicated more than 3.5 million dollars to member programs, industry and community support and youth leadership opportunities.

Sustainability at Select Sires Inc.
Headquarter11740 US 41 North
Plain City, OH 43064
United States of America
Websitewww.selectsires.com/
Founding Date1965
Tel(614) 873-4683
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.selectsires.com/our-company/careers
Social Sites
  • Select Sires is a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to the success of our dairy and beef producers. Our team members enjoy working alongside herd owners and managers to advance their genetics and strengthen their business.
  • Select Sires is invested in research and development that benefits dairy and beef farmers around the world. Advancements in agricultural technology helps feed our growing population.
  • Semen processing, packaging and shipping are vital roles in our cooperative.
  • Select Sires encourages collaboration, discussion and a positive culture. We work each day to enhance the lives and businesses of dairy and beef farmers.
  • Team members from various departments join together to develop genetic strategies and innovative programs that serve our farmer-owners and sustain their business for the next generation.
  • Join our team as a livestock technician and care for the best sires in the industry!
  • Care for the next generation of genetic giants at our calf campus.

Select Sires Inc. Employees

Select Sires Inc. has 286 employees. 140 employees at Select Sires Inc. have reviewed Select Sires Inc. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 140 Select Sires Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Select Sires Inc. are pleased with their total compensation at Select Sires Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Select Sires Inc. are extremely happy with their team. 140 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-.

The majority of employees at Select Sires Inc. believe the environment at Select Sires Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Select Sires Inc. is comfortably fast. About 74% of the employees at Select Sires Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Select Sires Inc. are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Select Sires Inc. employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Select Sires Inc. report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
91% of Select Sires Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Select Sires Inc. employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
88% of Select Sires Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Select Sires Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
87% of Select Sires Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Select Sires Inc. - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Columbus, OH about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Columbus, OH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Select Sires Inc. Employee Onboarding

Select Sires Inc. KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Select Sires Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 140 Select Sires Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 128 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes91%
No9%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Select Sires Inc. KPIs & OKRs

Select Sires Inc. CEO & Leadership

David Thorbahn Select Sires Inc. CEO
85 /100

Select Sires Inc. CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2021 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Select Sires Inc.’s CEO David Thorbahn started in this role in 2000. David’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Columbus, OH. With a high CEO score, David Thorbahn has won the Best CEOs in 2021. Select Sires Inc.’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Customer Support department, employees in the Sales department, and employees in the IT department. However, Non-Binary employees, employees in the Customer Success department, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Thorbahn’s leadership, Select Sires Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Happiness. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Select Sires Inc. could stand to see real improvement.

Select Sires Inc. Leadership

The Select Sires Inc. Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO David Thorbahn, Chief Development Officer Todd Kranz, and Chief Financial Officer Chris England

  • David Thorbahn CEO / President

    David Thorbahn CEO / President

    David C. Thorbahn has served as the President and C.E.O of Select Sires Inc. since January 2000. During his tenure, the... read more

  • Todd Kranz Chief Development Officer

    Todd Kranz is the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of Select Sires, Inc. He has a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science... read more

  • Chris England Chief Financial Officer

    Christopher England, the Chief Financial Officer of Select Sires, oversees and directs the accounting, audit, budgeting,... read more

  • Jim Williams Chief Information Officer

    Jim Williams is the Chief Information Officer of Select Sires, Inc. He offers the cooperative three decades of... read more

  • Julie Becker Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

    Julie Becker joined Select Sires in September of 2019. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of... read more

  • Lorna Marshall Vice President, Beef Program

    Lorna Marshall serves as the Vice President of Beef Programs for Select Sires Inc. Marshall grew up on a small Simmental... read more

  • Chuck Sattler Vice President, Genetic Programs

    Chuck Sattler is the Vice President of Genetic Programs for Select Sires, Inc. and oversees dairy sire development... read more

  • Dr. Tony Good Vice President, Production Operations

    Tony E. Good, DVM serves as Vice President of Production Operations for Select Sires Inc. He has been a member of the... read more

  • Mel DeJarnette Vice President, Research and Quality Control

    Mel DeJarnette joined Select Sires in 1990 as a reproductive specialist after receiving a Bachelor of Science and Master... read more

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Diversity & Inclusion at Select Sires Inc.

Diverse employees at Select Sires Inc. score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Select Sires Inc. in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Select Sires Inc. across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 76/100
Department - Product
Men 86/100
Department - Customer Success
Diverse Employees 69/100
Department - Product

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 70/100
Department - Operations
Men 74/100
Department - Product
Diverse Employees N/A/100
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Select Sires Inc. Perks & Benefits

Summer Food Truck Fridays with Company Discount Fall Tailgates and Potlucks Clothing Allowance Discounts at Verizon, Performance Columbus, Liberty Mutual and Duluth Trading Company Access to WorkLifeMatters guidance and mentoring program Employee Referral Incentive

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space
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Select Sires Inc. PTO

Select Sires Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Select Sires Inc. PTO Policy

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Select Sires Inc.

What is Select Sires Inc. address?

Select Sires Inc. location is at 11740 US 41 North

Who is the CEO of Select Sires Inc.?

Select Sires Inc. CEO is David Thorbahn, their score by employees is 85

What are the salaries in Select Sires Inc.

The average salary for employees in Select Sires Inc. is 84420$

What is Select Sires Inc. eNPS?

The eNPS for Select Sires Inc. is 29

How many employees work in Select Sires Inc.?

Select Sires Inc. has 286 employees

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