Highlighted USJersey Office Re-Opening Monday, May 4 March 17, 2020April 28, 2020 mackerman@usjersey.com THE USJERSEY OFFICE WILL RESUME NORMAL OFFICE HOURS WITH STAFF ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020. Ohio Governor Mike Dewine announced strategies and protocols for Ohio businesses to return to work. Under the guidelines established by the Governor in Ohio, general offices are permitted to re-open effective Monday, May 4, meaning the AJCA-NAJ offices will resume regular office hours effective that day with staff available. Sectors of our business will still be affected by restrictions, guidelines, and what other states in our nation abide by, but rest-assured we will do our best to conduct business as normal in these circumstances. Contact us at 614.861.3636. ———————————————————————————————————- COVID-19 Update (April 2, 2020) Dear USJersey Members and Breeders, Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an extension to the current “Stay at Home” executive order and directive. The USJersey office will now operating in a work-from-home strategy and providing only critical in-office services until May 1, 2020. Our priority continues to be the safety of our staff and being responsible neighbors, while also maintaining essential business functions. All office staff is available through email and field staff is available by phone or email (listed below). We appreciate your understanding in these unprecedented times. We are here to serve you to the best of our abilities. Neal Smith Executive Secretary and CEO American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. ———————————————————————————————————- COVID-19 Statement (March 23, 2020) Dear USJersey Members and Breeders, In response to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s “Stay at Home” executive order and directive, the USJersey office will be operating in a work-from-home strategy and providing only critical in-office services. Our priority is the safety of our staff and being responsible neighbors, while also maintaining essential business functions. This new format will begin Tuesday, March 24, 2020, until at least Monday, April 6, 2020. Below is a list of our recommendations during this time period: All staff will be working remotely. If you have an urgent need, please email first then try to call. Email will be the most effective way to track and record necessary work. We will be as responsive as possible during this time period. Registrations and transfers should be completed either through online registration (https://infojersey.usjersey.com) or emailed to herdservices@usjersey.com. Electronic business will not halt, however mailings of all types will be delayed until further notice. If you have accounting needs, please utilize the online bill payment option through infoJersey or correspond via email (accounting@usjersey.com) when possible. While we do not anticipate disruptions in financial processes, please be patient as we work through this changing situation. If you have genomic testing needs, please visit the Genomic Testing Center (https://infojersey.usjersey.com/gtc/) and order your test kits through the site to be emailed directly to you. Remember a staff directory with individual emails and direct lines is available at https://www.usjersey.com/AJCA-NAJ-JMS/StaffDirectory.aspx . Or please contact your area representative to help with anything you might need. Each has USJersey issued equipment and cell phones and are available to take your calls or emails. Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/402-5679 (mobile); 614/322-4495 (fax); kpaul@usjersey.com Danielle Brown, 614/266-2419 (mobile); dbrown@usjersey.com Erica Davis, 614/361-9716 (mobile); edavis@usjersey.com Sydney Endres, 614/313-5818 (mobile); sendres@usjersey.com Scott Holcomb, 614/563-3227 (mobile); sholcomb@usjersey.com Seth Israelsen, 614/216-9727 (mobile); sisraelsen@usjersey.com Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838 (mobile); glavan@usjersey.com Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com Flint Richards, 614/266-9921 (mobile); frichards@usjersey.com Jason Robinson, 614/216-5862 (mobile); jrobinson@usjersey.com Emma Sills, 614/296-3621 (mobile); esills@usjersey.com Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 614/322-4483; bsnow@usjersey.com We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these unprecedented times. Our goal is to still provide the best customer service possible to our members while also protecting the health and safety of our staff and their families. Should you have questions please do not hesitate to reach me directly either via email or by cell. Regards, Neal Smith Executive Secretary and CEO American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. ———————————————————————————————————- COVID-19 Statement (March 17, 2020) The USJersey organizations recognize the important role we play in your business. With the evolving coronavirus pandemic, the health, safety and well-being of all of our employees (both yours and ours) are critical in our considerations. At this time AJCA-NAJ is actively taking all measures possible to continue to provide uninterrupted services to the best of our ability. Currently office staff may be available on a limited basis, but we can be reached via email or messages left on our direct lines. (staff directory is available at: https://www.usjersey.com/AJCA-NAJ-JMS/StaffDirectory.aspx). Calls will be returned as quickly as possible. Emails such as herdservices@usjersey.com, accounting@usjersey.com, jms@usjersey.com, naj@usjersey.com, eartags@usjersey.com or jerseyjournal@usjersey.com can reach multiple people within a department. Note that infoJersey.usjersey.com and all association websites will be available 24/7 for you to conduct business online. As all of you are aware, these are rapidly changing times and we will continue to communicate with the membership as the situation evolves. Until then, please do not hesitate to reach out to us as your business is important. Neal Smith Executive Secretary and CEO American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc.
