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Dr. Todd Armstrong received his BS from Lipscomb University, and he received his master’s and PhD degrees from North Carolina State University in physiology and nutrition, respectively. In addition, he earned a master’s degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University and a master’s degree in business administration from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Dr. Armstrong’s career has been focused within the global animal health and nutrition industries, where he has worked in and across the swine, poultry, beef, dairy, and companion animal sectors. He has had the opportunity to occupy global senior leadership roles across R&D, regulatory, government affairs, and commercial functions. Currently, he is the Vice President of the US Ruminant Business at Phibro Animal Health Corporation, where he is responsible for the strategic direction and functional performance for the US dairy and beef businesses. In addition, throughout his career, he has been author or co-author of 23 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 23 non-refereed publications, and 41 abstracts.
Dr. Armstrong served on the American Society of Animal Science board and executive committee for multiple years and is a past president of the Society. In addition, he was the recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University. Currently, he is also an Adjunct Professor of Animal Science at North Carolina State University and serves on the board of directors for the North Carolina Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Foundation. Previously, he was a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Agriculture at Purdue University, has been involved in the EDGE mentoring program, and has participated in several philanthropic boards. Dr. Armstrong and his wife, Angie, have four children.
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Todd A. Armstrong
Phibro Animal Health Corporation
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Dr. David P. Casper is currently Technical Service Manager for Grain States Soya/Soy Best. He is also an Adjunct Professor at North Carolina A&T University and operates a contract research facility at Casper’s Calf Ranch, LLC. Dr. Casper has spent 24+ years in Industry with other positions at USDA-ARS and Academia. He was raised on a livestock farm in Cuba City, Wis. and obtained a BS from University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1983) and a MS (1985) and PhD (1989) from South Dakota State University. Dr. Casper joined Cargill (1994), Agri-King (1997), Director (2003) and Vice President (2006), and Furst-McNess (2016). He returned to academia (2011-2016) for research and teaching undergraduate and graduate students based on his industry experiences. Dr. Casper served on numerous ASAS and ADSA committees including the 2010 and 2011 JAM (Overall Program Chair as first Industry Person), Midwest Board (ADSA President), ASAS Foundation Chair, ASAS Board of Directors (BOD), and ASAS Executive BOD. Dr. Casper has received the ADSA Richard M. Hoyt Award, 2012 Pioneer Hi-Bred Forage Award, and three Founder’s awards from Agri-King, Inc.
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David P. Casper
Grain States Soya/Soy Best
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Dr. Kristi O. Smedley has worked in the area of the regulation of animal feed for 34 years. She is Vice President and owner of the consulting firm, Center for Regulatory Services. The major focus of Dr. Smedley’s regulatory advice is animal feed and human food ingredients. She received her BS from Pennsylvania State University (Biology) and MS and Doctorate degrees from Virginia Tech, in Animal Science (focusing on Ruminant Nutrition). She worked at the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine in the feed area for 10 years. Dr. Smedley’s primary interest in assuring the most efficient and sustainable production of animal products for human consumption by producing high quality and safe animal products from feed alternatives that do not compete with foods suitable for humans. She has been able to weave that interest through her graduate program as well as in her professional life. Dr. Smedley and her husband, Mike, raised two children and have two adorable grandsons. They hope to move to the small family farm in the future.
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Kristi O. Smedley
Center for Regulatory Services
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