Chris Belz was recently named Vita Plus safety manager.  Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Belz will develop, evaluate and implement safety standards in compliance with federal regulations for all Vita Plus facilities and employee owners.  Belz will also train employees on these safety standards and provide safety resources for customers and staff.

Belz earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, as well as an advanced safety certificate from the National Safety Council.  He has more than 17 years of safety experience, including as safety analyst for Swiss Colony and safety coordinator for Municipal

Electric Utilities of Wisconsin.  Most recently, Belz served as the senior corporate safety specialist for Alliant Energy.  In this role, he conducted corporate safety assessments of facilities, developed and revised corporate safety programs and standard operating practices in compliance with federal regulations, and provided SafeStart^® training for all Alliant Energy employees.

Vita Plus Corporation is an employee-owned company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, and has been serving livestock producers since 1948.  More than just a feed supplier, Vita Plus consultants offer the latest cutting-edge technology, nutrition and management information.  For more information about the organization call 800.362.8334 or go online at www.vitaplus.com.