personnel
National Potato Council announces staff promotions for Alexander, Hutchins
The National Potato Council has announced the promotions of Hollee Alexander to the position of Vice President of Industry Relations & Events and ... READ MORE »
Michigan Potato Industry Commission names new CEO
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has named Kelly Turner its new chief executive officer. Her tenure officially begins Aug. 1. Tur... READ MORE »
Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program has new director
The Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program has a new director. Renee Rioux, Ph.D., will take over that role in late July and be a research/tea... READ MORE »
Vive Crop Protection co-founder Darren Anderson to assume CEO role
Vive Crop Protection announces that Darren Anderson will step into the role of CEO effective July 1, 2019. Anderson was most recently the presi... READ MORE »
Seed association names new leaders
The American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) newly elected officer team was announced June 19 during ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development... READ MORE »
Mike Madsen elected chair of Washington State Potato Commission
Mike Madsen has been elected the chair of the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC). His term will begin July 1, 2019 and conclude June 30, 20... READ MORE »
Syngenta names Chris Davison head of business sustainability for North America
Syngenta has appointed Chris Davison as head, business sustainability for North America, effective June 1. Davison, previously head of corporate and ... READ MORE »
Bio Huma Netics adds Lamar as head of humic research
Bio Huma Netics has announced the addition of Richard Lamar as its new senior director of humic research. He started May 1. Lamar holds degrees in ... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA seeks director of research
Potatoes USA, the marketing organization for the U.S. potato industry, is seeking a director of research. The position reports to CEO & president ... READ MORE »
Marrone Bio adds Driver to head Great Lakes region sales
Marrone Bio Innovations has appointed John Driver as Great Lakes territory sales manager effective immediately. Driver brings over 19 years' of agric... READ MORE »