Tom Ireland joined the Stauffer Seeds team this month as a district sales manager serving seed dealers and growers in northeast and north central South Dakota.

“This company appealed to me,” Ireland remarked. “I know several of the individuals working with Stauffer Seeds and felt it was a better fit for me than my previous employer. This is an American and family-owned company that’s independent and growing.”

“Stauffer Seeds is proud to have Tom Ireland represent our company in northeast and north central South Dakota,” stated Mike Smidt, Director of Sales and Marketing for Stauffer Seeds. “Tom’s experience and understanding of his territory will help us re-introduce the Stauffer Seeds brand in the region.”

Ireland joins Stauffer after spending eight years as a district sales manager for a competitor. He grew up in the seed business, observing his father who was a district sales manager for a seed company and other agribusinesses. “I enjoy meeting people and working outdoors,” Ireland stated. “This job gives me the opportunity to do many different things. At harvest, I enjoy going out with growers and getting results. With Stauffer Seeds, the company is independent and free from corporate pressures. We have the ability to deal with many genetics suppliers and trait developers. Stauffer has a very competitive line up I look forward to representing in South Dakota.”

When Ireland isn’t working, he enjoys hunting and fishing. He’s also a coach for this 10-year old daughter, Allison’s, traveling basketball team. Ireland resides in Watertown.