The staff of Prairie State Semen, Inc. is made up of a very diverse set of individuals. Although many of us have worked in various segments of the industry over the course of our careers, we are all on the same page here at PSSS regarding customer service and attention to detail.
Feel free to ask the qualified staff here at PSSS any questions with regards to: Genetics, Nutrition, Management, Artificial Insemination, Health, Etc. If we don't know the answer, we'll point you in the right direction.
Jon Fisher
President/ Director of Marketing
Semen@showpigs.com
Jon Started Prairie State Semen, Inc in the fall of 1995. Since the inception of PSSS, they have shipped semen into 49 states and 6 foreign countries. PSSS was the first company in the world to successfully clone herd boars from adult founders using somatic cell nuclear transfer. Jon graduated from Unity High School in 1991; Missouri auction school in 1992, and the University of Illinois in 1995. Jon serves as President/Dir. Marketing for Prairie State Semen, Inc.
Jon is married to Karla. Karla works in the accounting department at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. They have one child, Jonathan (7), a spoiled Basset Hound (Buddy Love), and are looking for the perfect black lab to replace their late dog (Moose).
Jon's hobbies include attending Fighting Illini sporting events, Louisville Bat games, Chicago Cub sporting events (he attended the most famous Cub game of all time, when Steve Bartman reached over and interfered with a foul ball during the NLCS), and visiting friends and family. Karla's family resides in the greater Louisville area, and Jon and Karla make it there at least once a month. Jon and Karla attend St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sadorus, IL where he serves as a communion assistant.
Favorite TV show: Gray's Anatomy
Favorite Food: Crawfish with potatoes & corn
Favorite Boar: Jolly Roger
Favorite Breed: Black Exotic
Favorite Cartoon Character: Cartman
Favorite Movie: Zoolander, Three Amigos, Anchorman
Favorite Singer: Mark Schultz
Favorite Athlete: Brian Cardinal (Memphis Grizzlies) & Derrek Lee (Cubs)
Favorite Coach: Bruce Weber (U of I bball) & Lou Piniella (Cubs)
Something about Jon the average person doesn't know? Jon is addicted to Dancing with the Stars.
Brandon Ogle
Brandon@showpigs.com
Brandon started at PSSS in May 2002. Prior to PSSS, Brandon attended Lake Land College and Michigan State University earning a degree in Animal Science and Agribusiness. His duties at PSSS include sale, handling key accounts, photos, and boar selection. At home Brandon and his uncle own 50 sows for the production of club pigs. Brandon's hobbies and interests
include watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball, Bears football, and any good college game, along with enjoying golfing, fishing, and judging swine shows across the country. He is also a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Shumway, IL.
Favorite TV Show: Real World
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Boar: The Ringer
Favorite Breed: Yorkshire
Favorite Movie: Out Cold
Favorite Singer: Cross Canadian Ragweed
Favorite Athlete: Brian Urlacher
Favorite Coach: Tom Izzo
Jason Corya
Jason@showpigs.com
Jason started in PSSS in January of 2007. Prior to PSSS Jason worked as a feed salesman for J & J Feed & Farm Supply in Scottsburg, IN. Jason attended Vincennes University and Purdue University earning a degree in Animal Agribusiness. His duties at PSSS include managing the boars focusing on health, nutrition, & comfort. Jason is still involved at home in the family showpig business where he owns 30 sows with his dad for production of showpigs. Jason's hobbies include watching Colts football, Reds baseball, and any good college game. Jason also enjoys playing sports, and attending livestock shows/sales.
Favorite TV show: CSI Miami
Favorite Food: Steak & Chicken
Favorite Boar: Vendetta
Favorite Breed: Yorkshire
Favorite Cartoon: Popeye
Favorite Movies: Hoosiers, Smokey & the Bandit, 8 Seconds
Favorite Singers: Garth Brooks & Johnny Cash
Favorite Athletes: Peyton Manning & Shawn Marion
Favorite Coach: Tony Dungy
Dustin Bauer
Dustin@showpigs.com
Dustin started at PSSS in November of 2007. Prior to working at PSSS, Dustin worked for the USDA meat grading service. Dustin is a 2006 graduate of Western Illinois University. Prior to attending WIU, he went to Black Hawk East and was a member of Dan Hoge's judging team. Dustin is still involved in his families farming operation. They currently have 60 crossbred ewes and 10 sows at the home farm in St. Joseph, MO. Dustin's hobbies include cooking and hanging out with friends. Dustin is a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Champaign, IL.
Favorite TV show: American Idol, Deal or No Deal
Favorite Food: Chinese (Sesame Pork)
Favorite Boar:Leatherneck
Favorite Breed: Exotic
Favorite Movies: Superbad
Favorite Singers: Buck Cherry
Favorite Athlete: Little J (Jonathon Fisher)
Favorite Coach: Mark Hoge
Something about Dustin the average person doesn't know? He loves to cook, and can do a killer impersonation of McLovin from the movie Superbad.
Brianna Keever - Lab Assistant
Ranaee Keever - Lab Assistant
Kyle Knauth - Collection
Jordan Hurliman - Collection
