1. Tony Lopes
9270 S. Whitworth Rd., Gustine CA 95322
lopes_tony@ymail.com
(209) 704-2853
Objective
To develop the skills and experience necessary to effectively pursue a career in the Dairy
Industry or Agriculture Policy, while providing value to an applicable company or organization.
Education/Certifications
• California Polytechnic State University- September 2014-June 2018 GPA: 3.35
o B.S. in Dairy Science, Minor in AgriBusiness
o Academic Dean’s List - Fall 2014, Winter 2015, Spring 2015
• American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists - August 2016-Present
o Registered Animal Specialist
Work Experience
• Elanco Animal Health - Intern, Dairy Research and Development – June-September 2016
o Analyzed International Data to strategically pursue additional Pharmaceutical claims
• Tall-TL Holsteins - Owner/Operating Manager – 2002-Present
o Grew Registered Holstein herd to over sixty head while managing finances, breeding,
procurement, and development.
• Tony L. Lopes Dairy L.P. - Dairy Cow Management - 2005-Present
o Worked in all aspects of a fourth generation dairy farm, including Employee Management,
Transition Cow Management, Strategic Planning, and a generational Ownership Transfer
• Cal Poly Dairy - Milker - March-December 2015
o Milked 200 cows in a Double-10 Parallel parlor while completing coursework
• Oliveira Custom Farming- Swather Operator- 2010-2012
o Was responsible for Maintenance, Repair, and Alfalfa Forage Harvest
Leadership Involvements
• Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc.- Board of Directors - 2016-17
• American Dairy Science Assoc.-Student Affiliate Division - 2nd
Vice President – 2016-17
• Los Lecheros Dairy Club – Cal Poly
o President – 2016-17
o College of Agriculture Club Council Representative – 2015-16
• Cal Poly Agriculture Ambassador – 2014-16
• California FFA Association
o Central Region Vice President - 2013-14
o Gustine FFA Chapter President - 2013-14
• California Junior Holstein Association – President – 2011-12
Extracurricular Awards
• Cal Poly Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Team 2015-16:
o Third High Individual, Second High Reasons – Western Spring National
o Seventh High Individual – NAILE (Louisville, KY) and Ft. Worth Stock Show
o Second High Individual, High Reasons- Accelerated Genetics Invitational (Viroqua,WI)
• National FFA Association:
o Star American Farmer Finalist - 2016
o Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner – 2014
• California FFA Association:
o 1st
Place Team and High Individual, Dairy Judging – 2014
o State Finalist, Extemporaneous Public Speaking - 2014
o State Champion and National Semi-Finalist, Creed Speaking CDE – 2011

2. • National Junior Holstein Association:
o Dairy Knowledge Exam Champion – 2010, 2012
o Dairy Bowl & Jeopardy Champion (Various Divisions) - 2008-2009, 2011-2013