Simmons Animal Nutrition has welcomed Kellie Brown as director of sales. Building on the business unit’s continued growth, Brown will partner with customers to strengthen relationships across its protein ingredient portfolio.
Brown brings 25 years of procurement and commercial experience across the pet food, poultry, pharmaceutical and defense industries. She joins the nutrition unit from Simmons Pet Food, where she served as the procurement category manager for poultry proteins. In this role, Brown negotiated price, quality and supply in markets adjacent to Simmons Animal Nutrition.
“Kellie’s experience gives her a perspective that few sales leaders have: she knows the job from the buyer's side,” said Josh Clary, senior vice president of commercial for Simmons Animal Nutrition. “She knows what customers need from a supplier, and she builds long-term partnerships on open communication, reliable supply and real market insights.”
Brown describes her sales approach as people-first and collaborative. She works closely with customers and internal teams to deliver consistent quality and keep customers satisfied over the long term.
“Building strong, supportive relationships is at the heart of everything I do," Brown said. “By working closely with our customers and internal teams, we can solve challenges together and create partnerships that last.”
A native of Southeast Oklahoma, Brown puts her family first. She spends her free time with her husband and teenage daughter on the traveling volleyball circuit. She is an avid reader and loves hiking wooded trails with her two dogs, especially in the fall season.
