Our Team
Our team of experts brings unprecedented knowledge about the nutritional value of ground woody plants and how to incorporate them into animal diets. From managers to subcontractors, our team members share the same integrity, vision, and goal of producing superior livestock feed products according to strict Redeemer Feed standards.
Great for Livestock, Great for the Environment, and Great for Business
Meet Our Leadership Team
Our combined expertise ranges from animal science to livestock production and ranch management, to efficient business management. The results: products and services that benefit our clients, their livestock, and their land.
Mrs. Valarie Whitney
Co-Owner; President/CEO
Valarie has a M.S. degree in Animal Science and Biological Sciences and has extensive experience in research, managing cattle on her family’s ranch, teaching (high school and college), accounting, website development, and managing businesses and employees. She shares her husband’s (Travis) drive and passion to not only “clean up” rangelands by removing encroaching juniper trees but to help the livestock industry reduce feed costs and overall cost of production.Personal:
Valarie was raised in the small community of Wall, Texas. She grew up raising livestock and when she is not teaching or taking care of her three kids (2 boys and husband), she loves to help her parents on their ranch. She enjoys hunting, camping, and being outdoors.
Mr. Joseph (Joey) Finke
Business Manager
Joey has a B.A. degree in Political Science, a MBA, and a green belt certification in lean Six Sigma process improvement. He has over 25 years of experience managing multi-million dollar projects for Fortune 500 companies. His life-long friendship with Travis, along with his business background, work ethic, and personality have been a great addition to Redeemer Feed’s management team. Joey’s primary roles include strategic implementation of process improvements, marketing, sales, employee management and training, and public relations.
Mr. Blake Payne
Assistant Manager
Blake has a B.S. degree from Angelo State University with a double minor in Range and Wildlife Science and Biology. Fifteen years ago, he worked for Dr. Whitney as a research assistant where he acquired skills in livestock nutrition research, nutrition laboratory methods, and data management. Blake is a second generation rancher working with Rambouillet sheep, cattle, and goats, (dairy and meat). In 1994, his family was involved in the importation of the first generation of Boer goats brought into the U.S. from New Zealand. Since then, he has worked on breeding programs for registered Boer goats including embryo transfer and A.I. programs. Currently, Blake and his family are raising highly successful show goats (wethers and does) that have been generated from their registered herd.
Mr. Logan Davis
Assistant Manager
Logan is a 5th generation rancher and native of Llano and San Saba County. He has a BS degree in Agricultural Communications and Journalism from Texas A&M University. Throughout his school and collegiate career, Logan managed his family’s ranch and eventually took over operations. Logan has successfully worked to grow his cattle herd to genetically fit the hill country environment and the private niche market of Austin, TX, where he directly sells his grass fed beef. He is devoted to assisting ranchers reach their maximum potential and dedicated to continuing the legacy for his children to be able to experience the ranching way of life.
Mr. Victor Stotts
Assistant Manager
Victor has spent his entire life on a ranch and has become a successful Texas rancher with an extensive background in ranch, rangeland, and beef cattle management. After graduating from Llano High School, he attended Texas State Technical Institute where he received a certification in Building Construction Technology. Since 1973, Victor has provided direct assistance to multiple ranches and has worked for Wildlife Services as a government trapper. His family ranch is located in Burnet County where he actively pursues the eradication of juniper to help maximize the full potential of his rangelands and water resources. Victor is a highly respected rancher and a valuable asset to Redeemer Feed. His passion for Redeemer Feed’s vision of converting a destructive tree species (juniper) into a viable livestock feed ingredient is unmatched.