1. Leslie Ann McCuiston
Columbus, NE 68601
(316) 213-9332 cell
leslie.mccuiston@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Pragmatic, detail oriented and customer-focused professional with proven track record of success in territory
and personnel management. Self-motivated individual with 15+ years of project and business management;
hands-on field training; employee relations and conflict resolution.
STRENGTHS
Management, coaching, recruiting, hiring, training and orientation; project initiation and management;
inventory flow and process management; contract negotiations; vendor relationship management; construction
management; building design and layout; equipment proposals and purchasing; statistical analysis.
EXPERIENCE
The Maschhoffs, LLC – Columbus, NE
Senior Production Manager 2015-Present
• Manage multi-unit portfolio of approximately 18K sows with accountability for both production and
cost metrics.
• Lead team consisting of 9 independent farm managers with indirect reporting of 60+ technicians.
• Strong focus on employee development and engagement through one-on-one coaching, training,
performance management and leadership.
• Strategic development of relationships across the platform to enhance business acumen and leadership
capabilities.
Banfield Pet Hospital – Dallas, TX
A Caring Doctor Practice, Inc
Practice Manager 2013-2015
• Managed $2.1 million veterinary hospital with responsibility for: employee, budget and client management.
• Responsible for leading, interviewing, hiring/terminating, coaching, development, scheduling and
engagement of employees.
• Created cultural change leading the hospital to #1 in the market through a 21.8% increase in gross
production year over year, increased staff to support new business, improved hospital metrics across the
board.
• Drove customer service through employee coaching, conflict management, complaint resolution and direct
client interaction.
• Developed stronger relationship with partner business through regular business meetings, dual client
interaction, cross-training and improved communication.
Cargill, Cargill Pork, LLC 2001-2013
International producer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services.
Senior Field Manager – Cole Camp, MO 2008 - 2013
• Managed 20 farms in Missouri with responsibility for: contractor management, relations, and training;
record keeping and auditing, environmental reviews and meeting management.
• Troubleshoot and resolved issues for contractors related to animal health, feed and coordination; building
ventilation; transportation; environmental issues and payments.
• Developed, coordinated and presented training for managers and contractors in general production practices
and required annual training.

2. • Instituted procedures and set requirements for med-vet supply company. Manage ongoing relationship
between company and field staff.
• Lead successful start-up of 11 new contract sites for single flow/production line meeting or exceeding major
production targets on a consistent basis.
• Assisted with design of current building layout and advised general contractors on design and specification
issues.
• Managed process and inventory flow through effective scheduling and site management practices.
Production Manager -- Contract Research Facility – Cole Camp, MO 2008 - 2009
• Provided input on team development of trial protocols for nutrition, genetic and production trials.
• Trained and communicated protocols and expectations to contractors.
• Managed staffing needs, advised on scheduling and marketing.
• Analyzed and organized data through tracking, input and validation reports for management.
• Managed ongoing vendor relationships to deliver project results on performance, quality, innovation and
profitability.
• Negotiated with suppliers on timing, cost and installation of all equipment.
Food Scientist – Wichita, KS 2005- 2008
• Managed portfolio of research projects for production system including nutrition, genetic, quality and
performance evaluations.
• Developed protocols for new projects.
• Collected and analyzed data.
• Summarized and presented findings to leadership team.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University; December,
2001.
Major: Agricultural Economics; emphasis in Marketing and Business; Minor: Marketing;
• Associate of Science; Connors State College, Warner, Oklahoma May, 1999.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER AWARDS
• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas
One of 50 international recipients of the Cargill Cares Volunteer Award and $2500 grant – 2012
Exceptional Individual for Kansas City Region - 2012
Recipient of the “President’s Volunteer Service Award – Bronze” from Cargill - 2012
Team Leader for Walk-For-Wishes raising over $4500 to sponsor a wish in the local community
• Speaker for Operation Main Street for the National Pork Board
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteer Arkansas/Oklahoma/Kansas/Nebraska
Recipient of the Cargill Cares Volunteer Award and $1000 grant - 2004
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
• PQA Plus (Pork Quality Assurance) certified trainer
• Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership – Class XII
• Oklahoma Pork Council – Board Member
• “A Discussion on Meat Quality: A Look at Where We Were and Where We Are Now,” Presented at: Allen
D. Leman Swine Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, September, 2007.
• “Impacts of Wean Age on the Farm,” Presented at: Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota,
September, 2006.