Woodland, California, USA
August, 2009

Cal/West Seeds is pleased to announce that John Palmer has been named as their Operations Manager effective July 27, 2009. This appointment concludes a lengthy search for the right person for this key role in its organization. John will be located at the Corporate Offices in Woodland, CA and will immediately become responsible for inventory management, plant operations, customer service / logistics and oversight of the laboratory.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Cal/West team having worked in a wide range of positions within the J G Boswell Company, Dow AgroSciences, California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors (CPCSD), Bayer Crop Sciences and most recently Absorbent Technologies. His educational background includes a Bachelors Degree in Plant Science from UC Davis and a Masters in Agronomy from Kansas State University.

In addition to his qualifications, John is active in the California seed industry currently serving as President of the California Seed Association. He also serves as a Director and is a past president for the California Crop Improvement Association.

“We are very pleased that John has joined Cal/West Seeds,” says Paul Frey, President / CEO of Cal/West Seeds. He adds, “His background in forage seeds combined with his experience in the seed trade industry make him uniquely qualified to lead the continued growth of the company.”

When asked why John wanted to work for Cal/West Seeds he replied: “They have a rich heritage in the seed industry. They possess integrity, stability, an excellent staff and management. I’ve worked with these folks since 1980 when I was at Boswell and am very, very glad to be joining an operation with their excellent reputation.”

John and his wife Sharon currently reside in Bakersfield, CA. and plan on relocating to the Woodland / Davis area in the near future.

Cal/West Seeds is the largest US grower-owned company devoted exclusively to development, production and marketing of seed. Cal/West Seeds is recognized around the world as a leader in forage breeding with over 70 years of experience.

Website: http://www.seedquest.com/id/c/calwest.htm

Published: August 7, 2009