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JOE MARES PROMOTED TO ALBAUGH NA REGION VP OF MARKETING
Source: Albaugh news release

Joe Mares
Ankeny, IA -- Albaugh, LLC announced the promotion of Joe Mares to Vice President - Marketing, North America Region. In this role, Mares will lead marketing strategy and execution across the region, overseeing new product development, field research initiatives, regulatory strategy, and market positioning to support Albaugh's continued growth in North America.

Mares brings more than 40 years of experience in the crop protection, specialty, and industrial products sectors across the U.S. and Canada. His expertise spans technical development, formulation, product and business development, and portfolio management. He most recently served as Albaugh's Director of Global New Product Development, where he played a key role in identifying and advancing strategic opportunities for the company's global portfolio.

"Albaugh has a 45-year history of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to customers across North America," said Jens Thorsen, Chief Marketing Officer. "Joe has been instrumental in driving product innovation and expanding our offerings both here in North America and globally," he continued. "We remain committed to bringing forward alternative solutions that best support our customers and are backed by rigorous field testing, strategic market insights, and comprehensive marketing support. We are excited to have Joe leading our North America marketing efforts into the future."

Mares holds a B.S. in Biology from James Madison University and an M.S. in Entomology from Virginia Polytechnic University. He and his family reside in Valdosta, Georgia.


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