The Davies Family

John Davies

Life’s great opportunities may be right next door and that is certainly true for John Davies, a partner in Willow Bend Farms since 2003.

John grew up just down the road from the Mueller family and the Willow Bend home farm. Early on he was a childhood contemporary of the Mueller children and assisted Mary Lue Mueller with her lawn chores. Recognizing a great work ethic and eagerness to learn it wasn’t long before George Mueller enlisted John’s help with various projects at the farm.

Over the last 3+ decades John has grown into his role as manager of Spring Hope dairy. He oversees the well-being of 15 employees and 1900 cows on a daily basis. He has also taken on the responsibility for all the employee housing for each of the three farms.

John’s management style is firm but patient. He is always willing to teach and mentor others, passing along the knowledge and skills that he has acquired. He credits his own success to his mentors; George Mueller, Rodney Brown, Art Sherman and John Mueller.

John says” I love the atmosphere and relationships that have grown over the years. It is challenging and very rewarding work on a daily basis. At the end of the day I feel good about being part of a team that wants to be successful.