For Immediate Release
	Editorial Contact: Jeff Cannon  Sr. Vice President, Planning and Business Development Diamond V Mills, Inc. 800.373.7234  or Mike Opperman Charleston|Orwig, Inc. 262.563.5100 Email:  mopperman@charlestonorwig.com

Diamond V Hires Hasley as Director of Operations

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (May 3, 2007)-Diamond V^® has appointed John Hasley Director of Operations at Diamond V Mills, Inc.

As the Director of Operations, Hasley will oversee the manufacturing process, production schedules, customer service, employee safety and Diamond V's compliance with environmental regulations. 

Hasley has previously worked at Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he served as the manager of oat mill and grain elevators and, most recently, as the manager of hot cereals operations. At Quaker Oats, Hasley achieved superior ratings on all AIB inspections and was a recipient of a PepsiCo Chairman's Award in 2003.

"John's senior leadership presence and strong management skills are something we look forward to having at Diamond V," said Mike Goble, Vice President of Operations at Diamond V. "We are thrilled to have him on our team."

Hasley graduated from Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He currently resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Diamond V Mills is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of fermentation products used to optimize the palatability and digestibility of feeds for all types of animals. These products, manufactured at its headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are used in feeds for dairy, swine, beef, horses, poultry, pets and aquaculture. The Diamond V family of products consists of yeast, the media on which it is grown and all the nutritional metabolites produced during the fermentation process. For more information, contact Diamond V Mills at 800-373-7234, or on the Web at www.diamondv.com.

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