Garst Seed Company
Industry: Agriculture company
DescriptionGarst Seed Company was a U.S.-based subsidiary of Syngenta that produced hybrid seeds for agriculture. In 1931, Garst and Thomas Hi-Bred Corn Company was founded by Roswell Garst and Charley Thomas in Coon Rapids, Iowa, and was "instrumental in promoting the use of hybrid corn." Headquarters: Slater, IA Founder: Roswell Garst Founded: 1931, Coon Rapids, IA Ceased operations: December 31, 2013 Parent organization: Syngenta
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Garst Seed Company Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Greg Schmitz Greg Schmitz's Garst Seed Company Experience June 2000 - August 2003
Job Credit & Collections Supervisor at Werner Enterprises
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Werner Enterprises February 2006 - Present
Hewlett-Packard February 2004 - February 2006
Union Pacific Railroad August 2003 - February 2004
Garst Seed Company June 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Credit, Finance, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Transportation, Analysis, Accounting, Team Building, Accounts Receivable, Leadership, Operations Management, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2008 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, Degree GPA: 3.5
Iowa State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
Werner Enterprises February 2006 - Present
Hewlett-Packard February 2004 - February 2006
Union Pacific Railroad August 2003 - February 2004
Garst Seed Company June 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Credit, Finance, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Transportation, Analysis, Accounting, Team Building, Accounts Receivable, Leadership, Operations Management, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2008 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, Degree GPA: 3.5
Iowa State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
Mark Messmer Mark Messmer's Garst Seed Company Experience March 1996 - April 1997
Job RetiredNorth America Corn Breeding Lead at Monsanto
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Arvegenix January 2015 - Present
Monsanto 1999 - May 2014
Monsanto Company May 1997 - December 1998
Garst Seed Company March 1996 - April 1997
Skills
Plant Breeding, Corn Breeding, Corn, Research Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Agronomy, Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Biotechnology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Lifesciences, Statistics, Physiology, Agribusiness, Assay Development, Crop, Data Analysis, Functional Genomics, Plant Physiology, Product Development, Science, Seed Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Technology Transfer, Wheat, Biofuels, Plant Pathology
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1983
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Plant Breeding and Genetics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1981
Masters of Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics
Purdue University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Agronomy and Crop Science
Arvegenix January 2015 - Present
Monsanto 1999 - May 2014
Monsanto Company May 1997 - December 1998
Garst Seed Company March 1996 - April 1997
Skills
Plant Breeding, Corn Breeding, Corn, Research Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Agronomy, Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Biotechnology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Lifesciences, Statistics, Physiology, Agribusiness, Assay Development, Crop, Data Analysis, Functional Genomics, Plant Physiology, Product Development, Science, Seed Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Technology Transfer, Wheat, Biofuels, Plant Pathology
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1983
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Plant Breeding and Genetics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1981
Masters of Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics
Purdue University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Agronomy and Crop Science
Jeff M. Sernett Jeff M. Sernett's Garst Seed Company Experience 1992 - 2005
Job Commercial Development Breeder at Monsanto
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Monsanto Company September 2015 - Present
Monsanto Company May 2010 - August 2015
Monsanto (American Seeds, Inc.) 2008 - 2010
Monsanto (Channel Bio) 2005 - 2008
Garst Seed Company 1992 - 2005
Skills
Corn, Agronomy, Agriculture, Plant Breeding, Agribusiness, Product Development, Soybean, Seed Production, Crop, Genetics, Biotechnology, Strategic Planning, Genomics, Marketing Strategy, Entomology, Negotiation, Team Building, Market Development, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Plant Pathology, Keen Listener, Leadership, Idea generation, Coaching, Breeding, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Excel, Marketing, Field Research, Supply Chain Management, Commercialization, DNA, Molecular Genetics, Lifesciences, Rural Marketing, Agrochemicals
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 2001
Masters of Science, Agronomy
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Agronomy
Monsanto Company September 2015 - Present
Monsanto Company May 2010 - August 2015
Monsanto (American Seeds, Inc.) 2008 - 2010
Monsanto (Channel Bio) 2005 - 2008
Garst Seed Company 1992 - 2005
Skills
Corn, Agronomy, Agriculture, Plant Breeding, Agribusiness, Product Development, Soybean, Seed Production, Crop, Genetics, Biotechnology, Strategic Planning, Genomics, Marketing Strategy, Entomology, Negotiation, Team Building, Market Development, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Plant Pathology, Keen Listener, Leadership, Idea generation, Coaching, Breeding, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Excel, Marketing, Field Research, Supply Chain Management, Commercialization, DNA, Molecular Genetics, Lifesciences, Rural Marketing, Agrochemicals
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 2001
Masters of Science, Agronomy
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Agronomy
Shelli Seibert Shelli Seibert's Garst Seed Company Experience August 1989 - November 2004
Job Human Resources Manager at Burke Marketing Corporation
Industry Food Production
Experience
Burke Marketing Corporation March 2015 - Present
Burke Corporation December 2005 - Present
Syngenta November 2004 - December 2005
Garst Seed Company August 1989 - November 2004
Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Labor Relations, HR Policies, Food, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Grievances, Onboarding, Industrial Relations, Workforce Planning, Strategic HR, Job Descriptions, Continuous Improvement, Union Avoidance, TUPE, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Excel, Talent Management, Team Building
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Office Information Systems
Burke Marketing Corporation March 2015 - Present
Burke Corporation December 2005 - Present
Syngenta November 2004 - December 2005
Garst Seed Company August 1989 - November 2004
Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Labor Relations, HR Policies, Food, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Grievances, Onboarding, Industrial Relations, Workforce Planning, Strategic HR, Job Descriptions, Continuous Improvement, Union Avoidance, TUPE, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Excel, Talent Management, Team Building
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Office Information Systems
Randy Timm Randy Timm's Garst Seed Company Experience 1988 - 1996
Job Area Team Leader @ Becks Hybrids
Industry Farming
Experience
Beck's Hybrids July 2014 - Present
Beck's Hybrids January 2011 - July 2014
Remax Alliance 2005 - 2011
Brady Homes September 2003 - December 2009
DeKalb Genetics 1996 - 2003
Garst Seed Company 1988 - 1996
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agronomy, Residential Homes, Corn, Crop Protection, Customer Service, Leadership, Negotiation, Farms, Construction, Budgets, Agrochemicals, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Pricing, Sales, Management
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1987
BS, Agricultural Business
Marshalltown Community College 1983 — 1985
Beck's Hybrids July 2014 - Present
Beck's Hybrids January 2011 - July 2014
Remax Alliance 2005 - 2011
Brady Homes September 2003 - December 2009
DeKalb Genetics 1996 - 2003
Garst Seed Company 1988 - 1996
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agronomy, Residential Homes, Corn, Crop Protection, Customer Service, Leadership, Negotiation, Farms, Construction, Budgets, Agrochemicals, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Pricing, Sales, Management
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1987
BS, Agricultural Business
Marshalltown Community College 1983 — 1985
Jeff Widder's Garst Seed Company Experience June 2001 - January 2006
Job Executive Vice President at Chromatin, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Chromatin, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Chromatin, Inc. February 2011 - December 2013
Monsanto August 2008 - January 2011
Monsanto January 2006 - August 2008
Garst Seed Company June 2001 - January 2006
Mycogen Seeds/ Cargill Hybrid Seeds August 1999 - June 2001
DEKALB Genetics Corporation/ Monsanto Company May 1998 - August 1999
DEKALB Genetics Corporation February 1997 - May 1998
DEKALB Genetics Corporation June 1992 - February 1997
Skills
Crop Protection, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Product Development, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Rural Marketing, Genetics, Strategy, R&D, Crop, Market Development, Lifesciences, Corn, Genomics
Education
Fort Hays State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's of Agronomy, Agronomy and Crop Science
Chromatin, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Chromatin, Inc. February 2011 - December 2013
Monsanto August 2008 - January 2011
Monsanto January 2006 - August 2008
Garst Seed Company June 2001 - January 2006
Mycogen Seeds/ Cargill Hybrid Seeds August 1999 - June 2001
DEKALB Genetics Corporation/ Monsanto Company May 1998 - August 1999
DEKALB Genetics Corporation February 1997 - May 1998
DEKALB Genetics Corporation June 1992 - February 1997
Skills
Crop Protection, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Product Development, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Rural Marketing, Genetics, Strategy, R&D, Crop, Market Development, Lifesciences, Corn, Genomics
Education
Fort Hays State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's of Agronomy, Agronomy and Crop Science
L. Scott McAfee L. Scott McAfee's Garst Seed Company Experience 1998 - June 2005
Job Drought Screening Coordinator at AgReliant Genetics
Industry Research
Experience
AgReliant Genetics March 2014 - Present
NBA Farms June 2013 - March 2014
BASF June 2005 - April 2013
Garst Seed Company 1998 - June 2005
Garst Seed Company/ ICI Seeds 1983 - 1998
Skills
Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Agriculture, Corn, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetics, Biofuels, Horticulture, Soil Science, Farms, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, R&D, Data Analysis, Research, Science, Agrochemicals, Lifesciences, Crop, Statistics, Experimental Design, Botany, DNA, Biology, Plant Pathology, Soil, Agricultural Research, Entomology, Fertilizers, Pesticide, Market Development, Product Development, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Chemistry, Soybean
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy and Crop Science
AgReliant Genetics March 2014 - Present
NBA Farms June 2013 - March 2014
BASF June 2005 - April 2013
Garst Seed Company 1998 - June 2005
Garst Seed Company/ ICI Seeds 1983 - 1998
Skills
Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Agriculture, Corn, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetics, Biofuels, Horticulture, Soil Science, Farms, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, R&D, Data Analysis, Research, Science, Agrochemicals, Lifesciences, Crop, Statistics, Experimental Design, Botany, DNA, Biology, Plant Pathology, Soil, Agricultural Research, Entomology, Fertilizers, Pesticide, Market Development, Product Development, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Chemistry, Soybean
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy and Crop Science
Amy Brause Amy Brause's Garst Seed Company Experience 1996 - 2000
Job Administrative Support, Customer Service, HR, dispatch, inventory control, finance support.
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Erickson Machine Tools, Inc. 2011 - July 2014
Mary Greeley Medical Center 2003 - 2009
Mary Greeley Medical Center 2001 - 2003
Garst Seed Company 1996 - 2000
Skills
Time Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Computer Aided Dispatch, Human Resources, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Certified Professional..., Marketing, Outlook, Teamwork, Telephone Skills, Sales Management, Call Centers, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Troubleshooting, Dispatching, Organization &..., Strategic Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Sales, Budgets, Event Planning
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Nevada Community High School 1986 — 1990
Diploma, Standard
Erickson Machine Tools, Inc. 2011 - July 2014
Mary Greeley Medical Center 2003 - 2009
Mary Greeley Medical Center 2001 - 2003
Garst Seed Company 1996 - 2000
Skills
Time Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Computer Aided Dispatch, Human Resources, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Certified Professional..., Marketing, Outlook, Teamwork, Telephone Skills, Sales Management, Call Centers, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Troubleshooting, Dispatching, Organization &..., Strategic Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Sales, Budgets, Event Planning
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Nevada Community High School 1986 — 1990
Diploma, Standard
Rick Henley Rick Henley's Garst Seed Company Experience April 2005 - June 2007
Job Corn Product Manager at Dow AgroSciences
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Dow AgroSciences March 2009 - Present
Syngenta June 2007 - February 2009
Garst Seed Company April 2005 - June 2007
Garst Seed Company September 1993 - April 2005
Education
St. Ambrose University 1989 — 1992
MBA, Marketing, Business
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1988
BS, Ag Econ
Dow AgroSciences March 2009 - Present
Syngenta June 2007 - February 2009
Garst Seed Company April 2005 - June 2007
Garst Seed Company September 1993 - April 2005
Education
St. Ambrose University 1989 — 1992
MBA, Marketing, Business
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1988
BS, Ag Econ
Herbert Peacock Herbert Peacock's Garst Seed Company Experience April 1999 - December 2005
Job Director of Plant Food Sales, Expanded Markets at GROWMARK
Industry Chemicals
Experience
GROWMARK January 2012 - Present
Syngenta Crop Protection July 2007 - September 2011
Syngenta Seeds January 2006 - June 2007
Garst Seed Company April 1999 - December 2005
Education
Iowa State University
Masters, Business Administration
Purdue University
Bachelors, Ag Economics
GROWMARK January 2012 - Present
Syngenta Crop Protection July 2007 - September 2011
Syngenta Seeds January 2006 - June 2007
Garst Seed Company April 1999 - December 2005
Education
Iowa State University
Masters, Business Administration
Purdue University
Bachelors, Ag Economics
Luke Farno Luke Farno's Garst Seed Company Experience April 2003 - June 2005
Job Research Biologist
Industry Research
Experience
SYNTECH RESEARCH January 2012 - Present
Beck's Hybrids December 2006 - May 2011
Mississippi State University, Mississippi June 2005 - December 2006
Garst Seed Company April 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Breeding, Genetics, Corn, Research
Education
Oklahoma State University 1999 — 2005
Ph.D., Crop Science
Oklahoma State University 1997 — 2005
Doctorate of Philosophy, Crop Science
Oklahoma State University 1997 — 1999
Master of Science, Plant and Soil Sciences
Eastern Kentucky University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture
SYNTECH RESEARCH January 2012 - Present
Beck's Hybrids December 2006 - May 2011
Mississippi State University, Mississippi June 2005 - December 2006
Garst Seed Company April 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Breeding, Genetics, Corn, Research
Education
Oklahoma State University 1999 — 2005
Ph.D., Crop Science
Oklahoma State University 1997 — 2005
Doctorate of Philosophy, Crop Science
Oklahoma State University 1997 — 1999
Master of Science, Plant and Soil Sciences
Eastern Kentucky University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture
Jon Scharingson Jon Scharingson's Garst Seed Company Experience 1992 - 1993
Job Executive Director of Sales & Marketing at Renewable Energy Group
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Renewable Energy Group July 2007 - Present
Syngenta 2000 - 2007
Zeneca Plant Science 1993 - 1999
Garst Seed Company 1992 - 1993
Skills
Agriculture, Biotechnology, Marketing, Renewable Fuels, Biofuels, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Biodiesel, Business Development, Agribusiness, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Renewable Energy
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 1989 — 1990
MBA, MARKETING
Renewable Energy Group July 2007 - Present
Syngenta 2000 - 2007
Zeneca Plant Science 1993 - 1999
Garst Seed Company 1992 - 1993
Skills
Agriculture, Biotechnology, Marketing, Renewable Fuels, Biofuels, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Biodiesel, Business Development, Agribusiness, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Renewable Energy
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 1989 — 1990
MBA, MARKETING
Tony Solon's Garst Seed Company Experience 1991 - April 1994
Job Marketing Manager, Firestone AG Tire Division at Bridgestone
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Bridgestone February 2013 - Present
Channel Bio Corp. November 2010 - June 2012
AGCO Corp, November 2007 - May 2010
AGCO Corporation May 2003 - November 2007
AGCO Corporation November 2001 - July 2003
AGCO Corporation June 2000 - November 2001
AGCO Corporation April 1994 - June 2000
Garst Seed Company 1991 - April 1994
Garst Seed Company November 1989 - January 1991
Skills
Promotions, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Sales Presentations, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Farm Equipment, Seed Business, Cross Functional..., Market Planning, Leadership, Marketing, Product Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Management, Business Strategy, Pricing, Direct Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales, Business Development, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Business Planning, Crop Protection, Event Planning, Negotiation, Account Management, Market Research, Product Launch, Media Relations, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, B2B, Strategy, Agronomy, Email Marketing, Budgets, Marketing Research, Project Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Agricultural Communications
Streator High School
Bridgestone February 2013 - Present
Channel Bio Corp. November 2010 - June 2012
AGCO Corp, November 2007 - May 2010
AGCO Corporation May 2003 - November 2007
AGCO Corporation November 2001 - July 2003
AGCO Corporation June 2000 - November 2001
AGCO Corporation April 1994 - June 2000
Garst Seed Company 1991 - April 1994
Garst Seed Company November 1989 - January 1991
Skills
Promotions, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Sales Presentations, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Farm Equipment, Seed Business, Cross Functional..., Market Planning, Leadership, Marketing, Product Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Management, Business Strategy, Pricing, Direct Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales, Business Development, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Business Planning, Crop Protection, Event Planning, Negotiation, Account Management, Market Research, Product Launch, Media Relations, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, B2B, Strategy, Agronomy, Email Marketing, Budgets, Marketing Research, Project Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Agricultural Communications
Streator High School
Dennis Penland Dennis Penland's Garst Seed Company Experience March 2003 - July 2005
Job VP Supply Chain at Agrivida, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Agrivida, Inc. June 2015 - Present
DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol June 2010 - Present
Syngenta Seeds January 2007 - April 2010
Syngenta Seeds July 2005 - January 2007
Garst Seed Company March 2003 - July 2005
Cerestar USA 1994 - 2001
Skills
Genetics, Business Development, Corn, Market Development, Food Industry, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Sales Management, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Agribusiness, Negotiation, Biotechnology, New Business Development, Agronomy, Product Development, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Lifesciences, Food, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Horticulture, Sales, Biofuels, Forecasting, Commercialization, Agrochemicals, Market Analysis
Education
Missouri State University 1979 — 1981
BS, Agricultural Business
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business
Agrivida, Inc. June 2015 - Present
DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol June 2010 - Present
Syngenta Seeds January 2007 - April 2010
Syngenta Seeds July 2005 - January 2007
Garst Seed Company March 2003 - July 2005
Cerestar USA 1994 - 2001
Skills
Genetics, Business Development, Corn, Market Development, Food Industry, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Sales Management, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Agribusiness, Negotiation, Biotechnology, New Business Development, Agronomy, Product Development, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Lifesciences, Food, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Horticulture, Sales, Biofuels, Forecasting, Commercialization, Agrochemicals, Market Analysis
Education
Missouri State University 1979 — 1981
BS, Agricultural Business
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business
Becky Greenwald Becky Greenwald's Garst Seed Company Experience 1986 - 1995
Job Small Business Advocate at Office of Advocacy, SBA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Office of Advocacy, SBA January 2011 - Present
West Central October 2009 - January 2011
Becky Greenwald for Congress March 2008 - November 2008
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, a duPont Business December 1995 - May 2008
Garst Seed Company 1986 - 1995
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter 1983 - 1986
Liberty Mutual Insurance 1978 - 1981
Dunn Properties 1976 - 1978
American National Red Cross 1974 - 1975
Skills
Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Marketing, Economic Development, Strategic Communications, Agriculture, Sales, Consensus Building, Public Relations, Real Estate Development, Policy, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Coaching, Change Management, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Strategic Alliances, Program Management, Product Marketing, Small Business, Team Building, Training, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Event Planning, Government, Strategy, Social Media, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Organizational..., Sales Operations, Community Development
Education
Drake University
MBA, Business
Iowa State University 1970 — 1974
B.S., Family Environment with Housing Emphasis
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1973 — 1973
Summer Study, History, Archeology, Culture
Office of Advocacy, SBA January 2011 - Present
West Central October 2009 - January 2011
Becky Greenwald for Congress March 2008 - November 2008
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, a duPont Business December 1995 - May 2008
Garst Seed Company 1986 - 1995
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter 1983 - 1986
Liberty Mutual Insurance 1978 - 1981
Dunn Properties 1976 - 1978
American National Red Cross 1974 - 1975
Skills
Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Marketing, Economic Development, Strategic Communications, Agriculture, Sales, Consensus Building, Public Relations, Real Estate Development, Policy, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Coaching, Change Management, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Strategic Alliances, Program Management, Product Marketing, Small Business, Team Building, Training, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Event Planning, Government, Strategy, Social Media, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Organizational..., Sales Operations, Community Development
Education
Drake University
MBA, Business
Iowa State University 1970 — 1974
B.S., Family Environment with Housing Emphasis
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1973 — 1973
Summer Study, History, Archeology, Culture
Kelly (Moffitt) McCaig Kelly (Moffitt) McCaig's Garst Seed Company Experience 1998 - 2000
Job Due Diligence & Risk Management Professional
Industry Real Estate
Experience
BH Equities LLC 2000 - 2014
BH Management Services 2000 - 2014
Garst Seed Company 1998 - 2000
BH Management Services, LLC 1994 - 1998
Skills
Property Management, Due Diligence, Apartments, Leases, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Investment Properties, Asset Managment
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business
Newton High School
BH Equities LLC 2000 - 2014
BH Management Services 2000 - 2014
Garst Seed Company 1998 - 2000
BH Management Services, LLC 1994 - 1998
Skills
Property Management, Due Diligence, Apartments, Leases, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Investment Properties, Asset Managment
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business
Newton High School
Laurie Goodwin Laurie Goodwin's Garst Seed Company Experience July 2002 - May 2005
Job Government Affairs Manager
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Syngenta Canada June 2011 - Present
Syngenta Hawaii LLC May 2005 - June 2011
Garst Seed Company July 2002 - May 2005
Agri-West Coop 1999 - 2002
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Corn, Government, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetics, Community Development, Regulatory Affairs, Farms, Agrochemicals, Crop Protection, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Biofuels, Crop, Vegetables, Plant Pathology, Grain, Life Sciences
Education
University of Guelph 1995 — 1999
BSc, Agronomy
Syngenta Canada June 2011 - Present
Syngenta Hawaii LLC May 2005 - June 2011
Garst Seed Company July 2002 - May 2005
Agri-West Coop 1999 - 2002
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Corn, Government, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetics, Community Development, Regulatory Affairs, Farms, Agrochemicals, Crop Protection, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Biofuels, Crop, Vegetables, Plant Pathology, Grain, Life Sciences
Education
University of Guelph 1995 — 1999
BSc, Agronomy
Scott Hart Scott Hart's Garst Seed Company Experience 1999 - 2006
Job Product and Technology Marketing Director at AgVenture Seed Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
AgVenture Seed Inc. November 2009 - 2012
Monsanto 2008 - 2009
Channel Bio Corp./Monsanto February 2006 - July 2008
Garst Seed Company 1999 - 2006
DuPont Pioneer 1988 - 1993
Skills
Corn, Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Genetics, Product Development, Rural Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Horticulture, Sales Operations, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Development, Soybean, Crop Protection, Business Planning, Supply Chain Management, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Market Research, Strategy, Vegetables, Supply Chain, Negotiation, New Business Development, Logistics
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1987
BS- Agriculture, Agronomy
AgVenture Seed Inc. November 2009 - 2012
Monsanto 2008 - 2009
Channel Bio Corp./Monsanto February 2006 - July 2008
Garst Seed Company 1999 - 2006
DuPont Pioneer 1988 - 1993
Skills
Corn, Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Genetics, Product Development, Rural Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Horticulture, Sales Operations, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Development, Soybean, Crop Protection, Business Planning, Supply Chain Management, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Market Research, Strategy, Vegetables, Supply Chain, Negotiation, New Business Development, Logistics
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1987
BS- Agriculture, Agronomy
Maria Luisa Duque-Barroga Maria Luisa Duque-Barroga's Garst Seed Company Experience April 1996 - October 2000
Job Independent Business Owner Amway US
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Independent Business Owner Amway US January 2008 - Present
MWR Naval Station Everett February 2007 - September 2007
St. Michael the Archangel and St. Patrick Chapel, Sasebo, Japan April 2001 - March 2004
Garst Seed Company April 1996 - October 2000
PD Boutiques Hawaii (Prada) January 1998 - October 1998
Skills
Quickbooks Proadvisor, Bookkeeping, Administrative Support
Education
Eastern Washington University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Bellevue Community College 2009 — 2012
Associates of Science Transfer Degree, Business, Psychology
Cannon's Business College 1992 — 1994
AAS, Business Administration Sales & Mktg
Cannon's Business College 1992 — 1994
Diploma, Full-charge Bookkeeper
Rizal Technological College 1982 — 1986
High School
Independent Business Owner Amway US January 2008 - Present
MWR Naval Station Everett February 2007 - September 2007
St. Michael the Archangel and St. Patrick Chapel, Sasebo, Japan April 2001 - March 2004
Garst Seed Company April 1996 - October 2000
PD Boutiques Hawaii (Prada) January 1998 - October 1998
Skills
Quickbooks Proadvisor, Bookkeeping, Administrative Support
Education
Eastern Washington University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Bellevue Community College 2009 — 2012
Associates of Science Transfer Degree, Business, Psychology
Cannon's Business College 1992 — 1994
AAS, Business Administration Sales & Mktg
Cannon's Business College 1992 — 1994
Diploma, Full-charge Bookkeeper
Rizal Technological College 1982 — 1986
High School
Mario R Carlone Mario R Carlone's Garst Seed Company Experience October 1987 - June 1995
Job DuPont Fellow at DuPont Pioneer
Industry Research
Experience
DuPont Pioneer July 1995 - Present
Garst seed company October 1987 - June 1995
Skills
Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Corn, Agriculture, Plant Physiology, Soil Science, Crop, Crop Protection, Agricultural Research, Entomology, Grain, Horticulture, Agribusiness
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1987
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Breeding and cytogenetics
University of Connecticut 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Horticulture
DuPont Pioneer July 1995 - Present
Garst seed company October 1987 - June 1995
Skills
Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Corn, Agriculture, Plant Physiology, Soil Science, Crop, Crop Protection, Agricultural Research, Entomology, Grain, Horticulture, Agribusiness
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1987
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Breeding and cytogenetics
University of Connecticut 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Horticulture
Jim Bueltel Jim Bueltel's Garst Seed Company Experience July 2004 - July 2007
Job Corn Product Manager NuTech Seed
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
DuPont Pioneer January 2015 - Present
Syngenta September 2014 - January 2015
Syngenta Seeds July 2007 - August 2014
Garst Seed Company July 2004 - July 2007
Garst Seed Company August 1996 - July 2004
GROWMARK, Inc. May 1991 - August 1996
Skills
Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Agrochemicals, Market Development, Corn, Lifesciences, Product Development, Plant Breeding, Genetics, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, Cooperative, Problem Solving, Highly Detailed, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Supply Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2005
Master of Business Excecutive Mid-Management, Business/Commerce, General
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
DuPont Pioneer January 2015 - Present
Syngenta September 2014 - January 2015
Syngenta Seeds July 2007 - August 2014
Garst Seed Company July 2004 - July 2007
Garst Seed Company August 1996 - July 2004
GROWMARK, Inc. May 1991 - August 1996
Skills
Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Agrochemicals, Market Development, Corn, Lifesciences, Product Development, Plant Breeding, Genetics, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, Cooperative, Problem Solving, Highly Detailed, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Supply Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2005
Master of Business Excecutive Mid-Management, Business/Commerce, General
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Brandon Moe Brandon Moe's Garst Seed Company Experience May 2001 - August 2001
Job Strategic Account Manager at DuPont Pioneer
Industry Farming
Experience
DuPont Pioneer June 2015 - Present
DuPont Pioneer June 2011 - Present
DuPont Pioneer June 2009 - June 2011
DuPont Pioneer June 2007 - June 2009
New Century FS July 2002 - May 2007
Garst Seed Company May 2001 - August 2001
Golden Harvest /The J.C. Robinson Seed Company May 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Agribusiness, Corn, Business Planning, Sales Management, Sales, Agriculture, Crop, Agronomy, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Research, Negotiation, Farms, Management, Crop Protection
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 2002
BS, Ag Business
DuPont Pioneer June 2015 - Present
DuPont Pioneer June 2011 - Present
DuPont Pioneer June 2009 - June 2011
DuPont Pioneer June 2007 - June 2009
New Century FS July 2002 - May 2007
Garst Seed Company May 2001 - August 2001
Golden Harvest /The J.C. Robinson Seed Company May 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Agribusiness, Corn, Business Planning, Sales Management, Sales, Agriculture, Crop, Agronomy, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Research, Negotiation, Farms, Management, Crop Protection
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 2002
BS, Ag Business
Velde, Jr. Rich Velde, Jr. Rich's Garst Seed Company Experience 1997 - 1999
Job District Sales Manager at Channel Bio Corp.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Monsanto Company April 2008 - Present
Syngenta July 1999 - April 2008
Garst Seed Company 1997 - 1999
Skills
Agronomy, Corn, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Market Development, Lifesciences, Genetics, Sales Management, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Negotiation, Team Building, Inventory Management, Marketing, Business Development, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Agrochemicals, Rural Marketing, Crop Protection, Grain, Seed Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop, Farms
Education
Southeast Community College 1994 — 1996
Associate of Science (AS), Agricultural Business and Management
Monsanto Company April 2008 - Present
Syngenta July 1999 - April 2008
Garst Seed Company 1997 - 1999
Skills
Agronomy, Corn, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Market Development, Lifesciences, Genetics, Sales Management, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Negotiation, Team Building, Inventory Management, Marketing, Business Development, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Agrochemicals, Rural Marketing, Crop Protection, Grain, Seed Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop, Farms
Education
Southeast Community College 1994 — 1996
Associate of Science (AS), Agricultural Business and Management
Rene' McCargar Rene' McCargar's Garst Seed Company Experience 1992 - October 1995
Job Human Resource Business Partner U.S. Bank
Industry Banking
Experience
U.S. Bank October 1995 - Present
U.S. Bank October 1995 - Present
Garst Seed Company 1992 - October 1995
Skills
Personnel Management, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Management, HR Policies, HRIS
Education
Iowa State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources
Dowling High School 1984 — 1988
U.S. Bank October 1995 - Present
U.S. Bank October 1995 - Present
Garst Seed Company 1992 - October 1995
Skills
Personnel Management, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Management, HR Policies, HRIS
Education
Iowa State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources
Dowling High School 1984 — 1988
Scott Ebelhar Scott Ebelhar's Garst Seed Company Experience February 2003 - February 2005
Job Chief Agronomist, Peterson Farms
Industry Farming
Experience
Peterson Farms March 2014 - Present
Beck's Hybrids March 2005 - March 2014
Garst Seed Company February 2003 - February 2005
Pasture Belt Farms January 1991 - January 2003
Skills
Agriculture, Agronomy, Corn, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Crop, Agrochemicals, Farms, Precision Agriculture, Soil Fertility, Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science, Soybean, Market Development
Education
Iowa State University 2005 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Agronomy and Crop Science
Western Kentucky University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Business and Management
Peterson Farms March 2014 - Present
Beck's Hybrids March 2005 - March 2014
Garst Seed Company February 2003 - February 2005
Pasture Belt Farms January 1991 - January 2003
Skills
Agriculture, Agronomy, Corn, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Crop, Agrochemicals, Farms, Precision Agriculture, Soil Fertility, Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science, Soybean, Market Development
Education
Iowa State University 2005 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Agronomy and Crop Science
Western Kentucky University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Business and Management
Mark Thomeczek Mark Thomeczek's Garst Seed Company Experience June 1977 - June 1987
Job president at jbm agronomics
Industry Farming
Experience
SOCKET March 1987 - Present
jbm agronomics 1987 - Present
Garst Seed Company June 1977 - June 1987
Marshall Public Schools June 1971 - June 1977
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Corn, Agrochemicals, Research, Crop, Crop Protection, Sustainable Agriculture, Farms, Agronomy, Market Development, Sales, Biotechnology, Horticulture
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1966 — 1974
BS Ag Ed. MS Ed, Agricultural Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1967 — 1971
BS Agricultural Education MS Education, Agriculture and Education
SOCKET March 1987 - Present
jbm agronomics 1987 - Present
Garst Seed Company June 1977 - June 1987
Marshall Public Schools June 1971 - June 1977
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Corn, Agrochemicals, Research, Crop, Crop Protection, Sustainable Agriculture, Farms, Agronomy, Market Development, Sales, Biotechnology, Horticulture
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1966 — 1974
BS Ag Ed. MS Ed, Agricultural Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1967 — 1971
BS Agricultural Education MS Education, Agriculture and Education
Terry Friend Terry Friend's Garst Seed Company Experience November 1997 - January 1999
Job Research Center Operations Lead at DuPont Pioneer
Industry Research
Experience
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc July 2010 - Present
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc December 2007 - July 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc November 2000 - December 2007
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc January 1999 - November 2000
Garst Seed Company November 1997 - January 1999
Garst Seed Company March 1993 - November 1997
HybriTech Seed International April 1989 - February 1993
Skills
Corn, Agronomy, Grain, Research, Plant Breeding, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Genetics, Biotechnology, Information Management, Data Analysis, Software Quality..., Software Documentation, Operations Management, Plant Physiology, Seed Production, Farms, Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop, Plant Pathology
Education
North Dakota State University 1986 — 1989
M.S., Plant Breeding and Genetics
Dordt College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Plant Sciences
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc July 2010 - Present
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc December 2007 - July 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc November 2000 - December 2007
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc January 1999 - November 2000
Garst Seed Company November 1997 - January 1999
Garst Seed Company March 1993 - November 1997
HybriTech Seed International April 1989 - February 1993
Skills
Corn, Agronomy, Grain, Research, Plant Breeding, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Genetics, Biotechnology, Information Management, Data Analysis, Software Quality..., Software Documentation, Operations Management, Plant Physiology, Seed Production, Farms, Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop, Plant Pathology
Education
North Dakota State University 1986 — 1989
M.S., Plant Breeding and Genetics
Dordt College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Plant Sciences
Rodney Bertsch Rodney Bertsch's Garst Seed Company Experience January 1992 - August 1995
Job Managing Broker & Owner of Bertsch Realty and Trading Co, LLC.
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Bertsch Realty & Trading Co, LLC. June 2003 - Present
Bertsch Realty and Trading Co, LLC. June 1988 - Present
Ag Services of America August 1998 - May 2003
Bates Commodities September 1995 - July 1998
Garst Seed Company January 1992 - August 1995
Garst Seed Co January 1991 - August 1995
CBH Commodities, INC June 1986 - May 1991
at Myrtle Beach AFB December 1969 - September 1973
Skills
Agriculture, Marketing, Negotiation, Farms, Real Estate, Agribusiness, Sales, Selling, Investments, Finance, Residential Homes, Property Management, Sellers, Investors, Investment Properties, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Utah, MBA Program 1972 — 1974
MBA
North Dakota State University 1965 — 1969
BS, Business Economics and Math
Bertsch Realty & Trading Co, LLC. June 2003 - Present
Bertsch Realty and Trading Co, LLC. June 1988 - Present
Ag Services of America August 1998 - May 2003
Bates Commodities September 1995 - July 1998
Garst Seed Company January 1992 - August 1995
Garst Seed Co January 1991 - August 1995
CBH Commodities, INC June 1986 - May 1991
at Myrtle Beach AFB December 1969 - September 1973
Skills
Agriculture, Marketing, Negotiation, Farms, Real Estate, Agribusiness, Sales, Selling, Investments, Finance, Residential Homes, Property Management, Sellers, Investors, Investment Properties, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Utah, MBA Program 1972 — 1974
MBA
North Dakota State University 1965 — 1969
BS, Business Economics and Math
Larry Weismantel's Garst Seed Company Experience May 1998 - September 2000
Job Sr. Business Analyst at ITAGroup
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
ITA Group, Inc. 2000 - Present
ITAGroup January 2001 - September 2004
Garst Seed Company May 1998 - September 2000
CUNA Mutual Group September 1989 - May 1998
Midland National Life Insurance Company May 1985 - September 1989
Midland National Life Insurance Company September 1982 - May 1985
Skills
Visio, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Agile, T-SQL, Business Requirements, Access, Analysis, Documentation, Software Development, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Management..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Relational Data Modeling, Database Modeling, Data Modeling, CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA Network+..., CEH, FLMI/M, ACS, CLU, Agile Methodologies, Database Design, Software Documentation, Databases, SDLC, Systems Analysis, Scrum
Education
The University of South Dakota 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
ITA Group, Inc. 2000 - Present
ITAGroup January 2001 - September 2004
Garst Seed Company May 1998 - September 2000
CUNA Mutual Group September 1989 - May 1998
Midland National Life Insurance Company May 1985 - September 1989
Midland National Life Insurance Company September 1982 - May 1985
Skills
Visio, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Agile, T-SQL, Business Requirements, Access, Analysis, Documentation, Software Development, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Management..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Relational Data Modeling, Database Modeling, Data Modeling, CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA Network+..., CEH, FLMI/M, ACS, CLU, Agile Methodologies, Database Design, Software Documentation, Databases, SDLC, Systems Analysis, Scrum
Education
The University of South Dakota 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Scott DeVuyst's Garst Seed Company Experience June 1993 - June 1998
Job Account Manager with Monsanto
Industry Food Production
Experience
Monsanto Company April 2014 - Present
BASF June 1998 - April 2014
Garst Seed Company June 1993 - June 1998
Skills
Corn, Strategic Planning, Surfactants, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Rural Marketing, Customer Service, Public Relations, Chemical Industry, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Agronomy, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Sales, Agriculture
Education
University of Michigan-Flint 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business
Michigan State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy and Crop Science
Monsanto Company April 2014 - Present
BASF June 1998 - April 2014
Garst Seed Company June 1993 - June 1998
Skills
Corn, Strategic Planning, Surfactants, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Rural Marketing, Customer Service, Public Relations, Chemical Industry, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Agronomy, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Sales, Agriculture
Education
University of Michigan-Flint 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business
Michigan State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy and Crop Science
Jeff Valen's Garst Seed Company Experience January 1987 - June 1990
Job Information Services at Federated Insurance
Industry Insurance
Experience
Federated Insurance June 1997 - Present
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp June 1990 - May 1995
Garst Seed Company January 1987 - June 1990
Skills
Certified Software..., Advanced Software..., Software Asset..., IT Asset Management, IT Management
Education
Iowa State University 1984 — 1986
BS, Agronomy
Waldorf College 1982 — 1984
AA
Federated Insurance June 1997 - Present
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp June 1990 - May 1995
Garst Seed Company January 1987 - June 1990
Skills
Certified Software..., Advanced Software..., Software Asset..., IT Asset Management, IT Management
Education
Iowa State University 1984 — 1986
BS, Agronomy
Waldorf College 1982 — 1984
AA
Andy Kjolhaug P.E.'s Garst Seed Company Experience June 1998 - August 2003
Job Manufacturing Engineer at 3M
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
3M November 2014 - Present
The Toro Company June 2011 - October 2014
3M 2014 - 2014
3M 2014 - 2014
The Toro Company March 2006 - May 2009
The Toro Company April 2004 - March 2006
Garst Seed Company June 1998 - August 2003
Skills
Product Development, Hydraulics, Pro Engineer, Hydraulic Systems, Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing, FMEA, Product Design, Finite Element Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Positivity, Leadership, Testing, Six Sigma, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, CAD, Machining, Sheet Metal, PTC Creo
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2000 — 2001
Mechanical Engineering
Dassel Cokato High School
Dassel Cokato High School
3M November 2014 - Present
The Toro Company June 2011 - October 2014
3M 2014 - 2014
3M 2014 - 2014
The Toro Company March 2006 - May 2009
The Toro Company April 2004 - March 2006
Garst Seed Company June 1998 - August 2003
Skills
Product Development, Hydraulics, Pro Engineer, Hydraulic Systems, Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing, FMEA, Product Design, Finite Element Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Positivity, Leadership, Testing, Six Sigma, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, CAD, Machining, Sheet Metal, PTC Creo
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2000 — 2001
Mechanical Engineering
Dassel Cokato High School
Dassel Cokato High School
Rita Dvorak's Garst Seed Company Experience August 1998 - September 2000
Job IT/ Business Analyst
Industry Computer Software
Experience
PepsiCo January 2009 - December 2012
PepsiCo October 2004 - December 2008
PepsiCo - Quaker Oats Plant October 2000 - October 2004
Garst Seed Company August 1998 - September 2000
CUNA Mutual Life Insurance February 1991 - July 1998
Unisys October 1984 - January 1991
Skills
ERP/SAP Implementations, Data mapping &..., End to End Test..., Software System Support, Documenting business..., SAP, Requirements Analysis, Systems and Business..., Software Project..., Business Process, ERP, Vendor Application..., Documenting all phases..., Creating Business..., Proficient in Microsoft..., Software Development
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1981 — 1984
B.A, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Management
PepsiCo January 2009 - December 2012
PepsiCo October 2004 - December 2008
PepsiCo - Quaker Oats Plant October 2000 - October 2004
Garst Seed Company August 1998 - September 2000
CUNA Mutual Life Insurance February 1991 - July 1998
Unisys October 1984 - January 1991
Skills
ERP/SAP Implementations, Data mapping &..., End to End Test..., Software System Support, Documenting business..., SAP, Requirements Analysis, Systems and Business..., Software Project..., Business Process, ERP, Vendor Application..., Documenting all phases..., Creating Business..., Proficient in Microsoft..., Software Development
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1981 — 1984
B.A, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Management
Josh Smouse's Garst Seed Company Experience June 1999 - June 2007
Job Service Operations Manager
Industry Insurance
Experience
NEW/ASURION March 2009 - Present
City of Coon Rapids December 2009 - Present
Coon Rapids Ambulance March 1999 - Present
Pella Corporation September 2007 - January 2009
GARST SEED COMPANY June 1999 - June 2007
Skills
Leadership, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Change Management, Analysis, Project Management
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Technology Management
NEW/ASURION March 2009 - Present
City of Coon Rapids December 2009 - Present
Coon Rapids Ambulance March 1999 - Present
Pella Corporation September 2007 - January 2009
GARST SEED COMPANY June 1999 - June 2007
Skills
Leadership, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Change Management, Analysis, Project Management
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Technology Management
Lori Beyer's Garst Seed Company Experience June 1999 - March 2001
Job Senior Financial Accounting Analyst at Principal Global Investors
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Principal Global Investors December 2008 - Present
Principal Global Investors August 2007 - November 2008
ARAG Group 2001 - 2008
Garst Seed Company June 1999 - March 2001
Education
Simpson College 1992 — 1995
BA, Accounting
Principal Global Investors December 2008 - Present
Principal Global Investors August 2007 - November 2008
ARAG Group 2001 - 2008
Garst Seed Company June 1999 - March 2001
Education
Simpson College 1992 — 1995
BA, Accounting
Von Kaster's Garst Seed Company Experience 1983 - 2005
Job Project Manager for Syngenta
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Syngenta January 2005 - Present
Garst Seed Company 1983 - 2005
Skills
Research Project..., International Project..., Biotechnology..., Agriculture, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Program Management, Agribusiness, Genomics, R&D, Ecology, Project Management, Lifesciences, Crop Protection, Life Sciences, Technology Transfer, Market Development, Research, Project Portfolio..., Regulatory Affairs, Biofuels, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cross-functional Team..., Microbiology, Plant Breeding, Science, Product Development, Corn, Entomology
Education
Iowa State University 1980 — 1983
PhD, Entomology
Iowa State University 1977 — 1980
MSc, Entomology
Kansas State University 1973 — 1977
BS, Crop Protection - Entomology Science
Syngenta January 2005 - Present
Garst Seed Company 1983 - 2005
Skills
Research Project..., International Project..., Biotechnology..., Agriculture, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Program Management, Agribusiness, Genomics, R&D, Ecology, Project Management, Lifesciences, Crop Protection, Life Sciences, Technology Transfer, Market Development, Research, Project Portfolio..., Regulatory Affairs, Biofuels, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cross-functional Team..., Microbiology, Plant Breeding, Science, Product Development, Corn, Entomology
Education
Iowa State University 1980 — 1983
PhD, Entomology
Iowa State University 1977 — 1980
MSc, Entomology
Kansas State University 1973 — 1977
BS, Crop Protection - Entomology Science
Jason Calhoon MBA's Garst Seed Company Experience December 2003 - November 2004
Job Sr IT Solutions Developer at Wellmark
Industry Insurance
Experience
Wellmark November 2004 - Present
Garst Seed Company December 2003 - November 2004
Principal Financial Group March 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, ASP.NET, Business Analysis, SDLC, C#, Visio, VB.NET, Web Applications, Requirements Gathering, IIS, C# 4.0, SQL, ETL, Collaborative Problem..., Powershell, Access, SSIS, 3rd Party Software..., ActiveBatch, Requirements Analysis
Education
University of Iowa 2010 — 2014
M.B.A, Leadership and Management, Masters
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2001 — 2003
B.S, Management Information Systems, Minor in Computer Science, 3.76
Wellmark November 2004 - Present
Garst Seed Company December 2003 - November 2004
Principal Financial Group March 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, ASP.NET, Business Analysis, SDLC, C#, Visio, VB.NET, Web Applications, Requirements Gathering, IIS, C# 4.0, SQL, ETL, Collaborative Problem..., Powershell, Access, SSIS, 3rd Party Software..., ActiveBatch, Requirements Analysis
Education
University of Iowa 2010 — 2014
M.B.A, Leadership and Management, Masters
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2001 — 2003
B.S, Management Information Systems, Minor in Computer Science, 3.76
Larry Lenz's Garst Seed Company Experience December 1995 - November 2005
Job Project Manager at Syngenta
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Syngenta December 2005 - Present
Garst Seed Company December 1995 - November 2005
Skills
Project Portfolio..., Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Change Management
Education
The University of South Dakota 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Syngenta December 2005 - Present
Garst Seed Company December 1995 - November 2005
Skills
Project Portfolio..., Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Change Management
Education
The University of South Dakota 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Jeni Christensen's Garst Seed Company Experience June 1995 - December 2004
Job Senior Research Associate at Pioneer HiBred International, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. January 2005 - Present
Garst Seed Company June 1995 - December 2004
Skills
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Agronomy, Science, Research
Education
Iowa State University 2007 — 2010
MA, Professional Agriculture
Iowa State University 1994 — 1997
BS, Horticulture - Turfgrass Management
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. January 2005 - Present
Garst Seed Company June 1995 - December 2004
Skills
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Agronomy, Science, Research
Education
Iowa State University 2007 — 2010
MA, Professional Agriculture
Iowa State University 1994 — 1997
BS, Horticulture - Turfgrass Management
John Pieper's Garst Seed Company Experience September 1998 - June 2007
Job North America Soybean Product Strategy at DuPont Pioneer
Industry Farming
Experience
DuPont Pioneer May 2009 - Present
DuPont Pioneer July 2013 - Present
DuPont Pioneer May 2009 - July 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2007 - May 2009
Garst Seed Company September 1998 - June 2007
Garst Seed Company May 1996 - September 1998
Garst Seed Company November 1994 - May 1996
Garst Seed Company January 1992 - November 1994
Skills
Agronomy, Biotechnology, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Corn, Business Planning, Segmentation, Sales, Strategic Planning, Rural Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Crop Protection, Market Research, Business Strategy, Public Relations, Market Development, Sales Management, Lifesciences, Forecasting, Marketing Management, Agrochemicals, Grain, Market Analysis, Product Marketing
Education
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Business and Management
DuPont Pioneer May 2009 - Present
DuPont Pioneer July 2013 - Present
DuPont Pioneer May 2009 - July 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2007 - May 2009
Garst Seed Company September 1998 - June 2007
Garst Seed Company May 1996 - September 1998
Garst Seed Company November 1994 - May 1996
Garst Seed Company January 1992 - November 1994
Skills
Agronomy, Biotechnology, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Corn, Business Planning, Segmentation, Sales, Strategic Planning, Rural Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Crop Protection, Market Research, Business Strategy, Public Relations, Market Development, Sales Management, Lifesciences, Forecasting, Marketing Management, Agrochemicals, Grain, Market Analysis, Product Marketing
Education
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Business and Management
Lamar Reinhart's Garst Seed Company Experience May 1987 - January 1998
Job Field Station Operations Leader Dow AgroSciences
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Dow AgroSciences January 1998 - Present
Garst Seed Company May 1987 - January 1998
Education
Purdue University
BS, Agronomy
Dow AgroSciences January 1998 - Present
Garst Seed Company May 1987 - January 1998
Education
Purdue University
BS, Agronomy
Dylan Ward's Garst Seed Company Experience March 2000 - February 2002
Job Customer Service Manager at Syngenta
Industry Farming
Experience
Syngenta April 2011 - Present
Syngenta August 2005 - April 2011
ConAgra Foods February 2005 - August 2005
J.C. Robinson Seed Company February 2003 - February 2005
Farmland Co-Op February 2002 - January 2003
Garst Seed Company March 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Agriculture, SAP, Supply Management, Seed, Field research, Plant Breeding, People Management
Education
Iowa State University 2007 — 2011
M.S., Seed Technology and Business
Colorado State University 1995 — 1998
B.S., Agricultural Business Management
Syngenta April 2011 - Present
Syngenta August 2005 - April 2011
ConAgra Foods February 2005 - August 2005
J.C. Robinson Seed Company February 2003 - February 2005
Farmland Co-Op February 2002 - January 2003
Garst Seed Company March 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Agriculture, SAP, Supply Management, Seed, Field research, Plant Breeding, People Management
Education
Iowa State University 2007 — 2011
M.S., Seed Technology and Business
Colorado State University 1995 — 1998
B.S., Agricultural Business Management
Doris Rimathe's Garst Seed Company Experience February 1987 - January 2005
Job RA at Monsanto
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Monsanto January 2005 - Present
Garst Seed Company February 1987 - January 2005
Education
Texas A&M University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bioenvironmental
Monsanto January 2005 - Present
Garst Seed Company February 1987 - January 2005
Education
Texas A&M University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bioenvironmental
Byron McVay's Garst Seed Company Experience April 1999 - June 2007
Job Seed and Agronomy Advisor at Winfield LLC
Industry Food Production
Experience
Winfield LLC June 2007 - Present
Garst Seed Company April 1999 - June 2007
American Cyanamid Company July 1984 - June 1999
University of Missouri January 1981 - July 1984
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1981 — 1984
Genetics, 3.7
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1979 — 1981
Master's degree, Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management, 3.8
Southeast Missouri State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Business and Management, 3.0
Winfield LLC June 2007 - Present
Garst Seed Company April 1999 - June 2007
American Cyanamid Company July 1984 - June 1999
University of Missouri January 1981 - July 1984
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1981 — 1984
Genetics, 3.7
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1979 — 1981
Master's degree, Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management, 3.8
Southeast Missouri State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Business and Management, 3.0
Craig Converse's Garst Seed Company Experience May 1999 - December 2004
Job Business Owner
Industry Farming
Experience
Self Employed Station ManagerSyngentaJanuary 2005 - September 2008
Garst Seed Company May 1999 - December 2004
Education
South Dakota State University 1996 — 1999
MS, Agronomy
South Dakota State University 1991 — 1995
BS, Agronomy
Self Employed Station ManagerSyngentaJanuary 2005 - September 2008
Garst Seed Company May 1999 - December 2004
Education
South Dakota State University 1996 — 1999
MS, Agronomy
South Dakota State University 1991 — 1995
BS, Agronomy
DuPont Pioneer
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc
Agrium
GROWMARK, Inc.
Raven Industries
The Climate Corporation
American Crystal Sugar Company
DTN