Doug Sayler, a native of Freeman, South Dakota, joins Latham Seed Company as a district sales manager covering the Dakotas. He is responsible for the sale of Latham brand soybeans, including CystX® varieties with resistance to soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and VISTIVE™ low-linolenic soybeans that can reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids (trans fats) in processed soybean oil.

“Doug is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience selling ag-related products and services,” says John Latham, director of sales and marketing for Latham Seeds. “He is known for developing strong customer relationships and has a reputation for being a team player. We believe Doug’s experience will greatly benefit our dealers and customers.”

Prior to joining Latham Seeds, Sayler sold AGCO farm machinery and implements. He also has years of experience in livestock feed sales. In addition, Sayler has served since 1981 in the U.S. Army National Guard. As Sergeant First Class, E-7, he has helped prepare soldiers for military service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sayler will draw on his experience of attracting new business and his demonstrated leadership to also open new markets in the Dakotas for Latham Hi-Tech Hybrids. Latham Hybrids, L.L.C., is an independent, family-owned seed corn company founded in 2004 by third-generation seedsman John Latham and his wife, Shannon, and John’s brother, Chris Latham.

“I really enjoy working for family-owned companies whose standards of performance match my own. I love working with farmers and helping them increase their bottom line,” says Sayler, who holds a bachelor’s degree in ag business from South Dakota State University in Brookings. “It all comes down to helping other people succeed, and the Lathams have a long history of helping their dealers and their customers be successful.”

Latham Seeds, headquartered in Alexander, Iowa, is a regional company that provides high-performance soybean seed to thousands of farmers across the Upper Midwest. Celebrating its 60th year of independence in 2007, this family firm focuses totally on soybean research variety development, production and marketing.