Mai animal health, CVTC partner on leadership training

Seeking a more personalized and local approach to leadership development, MAI Animal Health connected with CVTC to design a program tailored to its unique needs. The result was a series of training courses designed to strengthen new and experienced leaders across the organization.

“It wasn’t an off-the-shelf training. We were able to put something together that fit us,” said Debbie Voth, HR manager at MAI Animal Health.

Through flexible scheduling and on-site instruction, employees could participate in training without stepping away from their day-to-day responsibilities. Sessions were built around real workplace challenges, allowing leaders to immediately apply what they learned.

Communication quickly emerged as one of the most valuable outcomes.

“The biggest thing for me… was the communication and how to communicate differently depending on the personality of your people,” said Jim Schwebach, site manager.

That focus on understanding different communication styles, especially through DISC training, helped unify teams across departments and experience levels.

“I feel like CVTC has come in and we have benefited from understanding each other … so we can all get on the same page,” added plant manager Willy Robelia.

Beyond skill-building, the partnership fostered a stronger culture across the organization. Leaders reported increased confidence, improved collaboration, and a deeper sense of connection among teams.

“I really feel that it’s a true partnership. It feels more like a relationship, and not just a company coming in to do a job,” Voth said.

By aligning training with company goals and culture, CVTC’s workforce solutions are helping MAI Animal Health strengthen leadership from within, ensuring its people and its mission continue to grow.