Ames, Iowa
January 6, 2009
Becker Underwood
has created a new sales territory to serve customers in the
western U.S. and named industry veteran, Justin Miller, as
Territory Manager for inoculants with a focus on the pea and
lentil business.
The new territory focuses on western North Dakota and eastern
Montana, while also including other western and Pacific
Northwest states. According to Paul Holliday, Becker Underwood
Business Unit Head – Inoculants, the new territory reflects
Becker Underwood’s strong commitment to its customers in that
geography.
“Growers of pulse crops understand and appreciate the value of
inoculants,” Holliday says. “Creating a new territory managed by
industry veteran, Justin Miller, will enable us to focus
increased attention and a higher level of support for these
important customers.”
Miller, who is based in Mandan, North Dakota has 11 years of
experience in agronomy, management and sales, with a proven
track record of success and growth. His areas of expertise
include customer relations, resource management and strategic
planning. “Justin’s extensive and varied experience will make
him an asset to both Becker Underwood and the customers he will
serve,” Holliday notes.
Prior to joining Becker Underwood, Miller held sales management,
farm manager and agronomist positions in North Dakota. He earned
a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Protection from North
Dakota State University in Fargo.
Becker Underwood offers several pulse inoculants including:
Nodulator® Liquid Pea/Lentil, Nodulator® Sterile Peat,
Nodulator® Peat Granule, Nodulator® Sterile Peat for Garbonzo
and Chickpea, and RhizoStick® for Drybeans.
Becker Underwood, Inc., founded
in 1982, is an international developer of bio-agronomic and
specialty products. In addition to being the leading
manufacturer of seed coatings and colorants, the company is also
the leading global producer of inoculants, beneficial nematodes,
and a wide range of agricultural and horticultural products. |
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