In continuing efforts to remain customer-centric, Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC (Verdesian) is expanding its sales staff. The new account managers will drive sales growth and support relationships with key customers in the plant nutrition and seed treatment and inoculants product categories.

"As we continue to grow and attract new talent, we strive to keep the focus on our customers," said Greg Thompson, chief operating officer for Verdesian. "The plant health and nutrition markets are rapidly expanding. Creating the perfect fit with our staff's knowledge, product strengths and geographic needs allows us to build valuable relationships and better serve our customers."

Bob Bischoff, John Henize, Brad Meckle and Mark Seipel are joining the Verdesian sales team as regional account managers and will manage all sales and customer accounts in their respective territories. Randy Kegler joins as a technical sales representative serving as a specialist in the Southeast for More Than Manure® (MTM®) Nutrient Manager.

"We are pleased to have Bob, John, Brad, Mark and Randy join our Verdesian sales team," Thompson said. "They each bring unique perspectives and expertise from their wide-ranging experiences in the agriculture industry. We look forward to the value they will offer our customers."

New Sales Team Members

Bob Bischoff
Bob Bischoff is a regional account manager for Verdesian Seed Treatments & Inoculants serving customers in the northeast portion of the U.S. Prior to joining Verdesian, Bischoff was a business development manager for AgriMaXX Wheat Company, served as eastern account manager for INCOTEC and was a business manager for AgriPro Coker. Bischoff earned his associate degree from Terra Community College, received graduate certifications from multiple institutes and has served on the board of directors for several crop associations.

John Henize
John Henize is a regional account manager serving customers in Kentucky and Ohio. Prior to joining Verdesian, Henize served as a sales manager for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, a crop consultant for Crop Production Services and was a manager of Henize Agri-Source Inc. Henize earned his associate of applied sciences degree from Southern State Community College and is a Certified Crop Advisor.

Randy Kegler
Randy Kegler is a technical sales representative for the Southeastern United States. Prior to joining Verdesian, Kegler served as an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor in Florida and was an aquatic sales representative with Asgrow Florida Co. Kegler earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida.

Brad Meckle
Brad Meckle is a regional account manager for Verdesian Seed Treatments & Inoculants serving customers in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. Prior to joining Verdesian, Meckle spent time with Monsanto, Novozymes, EMD and Pulse USA. Meckle attended Bismarck State College and Dickinson State University.

Mark Seipel
Mark Seipel is a regional account manager serving customers in western Illinois, eastern Missouri and southeast Iowa. Prior to joining Verdesian, Seipel was a sales manager for FBSciences Incorporated, Redball LLC and Yetter Manufacturing Company. Seipel earned his bachelor's degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University.

Verdesian Life SciencesAbout Verdesian Life Sciences
Founded in 2012, Verdesian Life Sciences offers patented biological, nutritional, seed treatment & inoculant technologies for high-value specialty crops, row crops, and turf and ornamental markets. Verdesian's plant-health products, nutritional catalysts and seed treatments/inoculants help growers farm more efficiently to maximize yields. Verdesian's technologies answer the needs facing agriculture including increasing pressures on food demand, supply and food safety. Verdesian remains committed to the research and development of environmentally sustainable products. Further information about Verdesian is available at www.VLSci.com.
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10.14.2014