OUR STORY
About Dormer
Decades of agricultural excellence, driven by passion and innovation
The Dormer Journey
From humble beginnings to industry leadership, our story is one of passion, perseverance, and pioneering vision.
The Foundation
Jonathan Whitaker founded Dormer with a simple vision: to revolutionize livestock feed quality while supporting the farming community. Starting with a small team of passionate agricultural experts, we developed our first premium feed formulas in a modest facility in the heartland.
Regional Expansion
After establishing a reputation for exceptional feed quality, we expanded our operations beyond feed production into livestock procurement. This pivotal decision allowed us to create truly integrated agricultural solutions while forging deeper partnerships with family farms across the region.
Nutritional Innovation
Our research team made a breakthrough in feed formulation technology, developing proprietary blends that significantly improved livestock health outcomes and production efficiency. This innovation cemented our position as industry leaders and set new standards for feed quality.
Sustainability Commitment
We launched our comprehensive sustainability initiative, investing in state-of-the-art facilities designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing production efficiency. This commitment to environmental stewardship remains central to our mission today.
Looking Forward
Today, Dormer stands as an industry leader with operations spanning feed production, livestock procurement, and agricultural consulting. While we've grown significantly, our core values remain unchanged: uncompromising quality, ethical integrity, and unwavering support for the agricultural community.
Our Mission
To transform agricultural operations through exceptional feed quality, ethical livestock procurement, and unwavering commitment to the success of our partners.
We believe in creating value that extends beyond transactions—building lasting relationships that strengthen the entire agricultural ecosystem while honoring our responsibility to the land that sustains us all.
Our Vision
To lead the agricultural industry into a future where exceptional quality, environmental responsibility, and community prosperity are inseparable priorities.
We envision an agricultural landscape where innovative solutions meet time-honored wisdom, creating a sustainable model that benefits farmers, livestock, consumers, and the planet for generations to come.
Core Values That Define Us
These principles guide every decision we make and every relationship we build
Uncompromising Quality
We maintain the highest standards in everything we do, from feed formulation to livestock procurement and customer partnerships.
Ethical Integrity
Our business is built on trust, transparency, and doing what's right for our partners, our communities, and the land that sustains us.
Community Focus
We believe in strengthening the agricultural community through meaningful partnerships and investments in rural prosperity.
Forward Thinking
While honoring traditional agricultural wisdom, we constantly innovate to meet emerging challenges and opportunities.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Passionate agricultural experts dedicated to quality, innovation, and service
Jonathan Whitaker
Founder & CEO
With over 30 years in agricultural innovation, Jonathan founded Dormer with a vision to transform livestock feed quality while supporting sustainable farming practices.
Rebecca Harlow
Chief Agricultural Officer
Rebecca's expertise in animal nutrition and sustainable feed development has been instrumental in creating Dormer's signature premium feed formulations.
Thomas Benson
Livestock Procurement Director
Thomas brings decades of experience working with ethical livestock producers, ensuring Dormer's procurement standards remain industry-leading.
Eliza Montgomery
Sustainability Manager
Eliza oversees our environmental initiatives, ensuring that our operations align with our commitment to land stewardship and sustainable practices.
Dormer By The Numbers
Measuring our impact across agricultural communities
25+
Years of Excellence
250+
Farm Partnerships
12
Regional Facilities
35K+
Tons of Feed Annually