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Dec. 4, 2012 Source: Wilbur-Ellis news release Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, today announced the promotion of Troy Johnson to vice president of Midwest Operations. An area native, Johnson will lead the long-term strategy and direction of the geography, and continue to expand infrastructure and services to meet the needs of local growers. In 2009, Johnson began managing the South Dakota operations and, within one year, he also began managing the North Dakota and Nebraska operations. Throughout his career at Wilbur-Ellis, Johnson has led the team through acquisitions, including Kroeplin Ag Service and Scott's Ag in South Dakota, and most recently, Mott Grain in North Dakota. He also led the expansion of the company throughout the Midwest building infrastructure and offering a full-line of agricultural services, and Wilbur-Ellis' portfolio of products. "Troy has helped build a great team and, today, the Midwest Operations is a very significant and important part of the Agribusiness Division," said Dan Vradenburg, president, Agribusiness Division. "Since joining the company seven years ago as the director of seed technology, Troy has continued to add value to Wilbur-Ellis through his hard work, leadership, and the strong relationships he has developed with Wilbur-Ellis customers and partners. Troy's promotion is very well deserved," Vradenburg said. Today, Wilbur-Ellis' Midwest Operations generates roughly $500 million in annual sales revenue. In other Wilbur-Ellis announcements, Michael Wilbur is promoted to national director of Ag technology, and David Ferrell to national director of seed technology. In the newly created role of national director of Ag technology, Wilbur's key responsibility will be to lead the strategy and development of AgVerdict®, a comprehensive interactive online system for generating, tracking, reporting and managing crop production supported by Wilbur-Ellis' agronomic experts. Wilbur-Ellis believes that the advancement of its technological capabilities will help solidify the company as a trusted advisor, as it aims to offer a total solutions approach to its growers. Wilbur previously served as national director of seed technology for three years. He is based out of Agribusiness Division headquarters in Walnut Creek, Calif. The company has experienced rapid growth of its successful seed businesses in recent years. Ferrell's key responsibility will be to continue the progression of Wilbur-Ellis' seed and seed treatment business, including the company's Integra Fortified Seed® brand. Ferrell was hired by Wilbur-Ellis in 2009 as regional seed manager for the Agribusiness Division's South Central Operations. Ferrell is based out of Austin, Texas. "We are experiencing exceptional growth in our AgVerdict and seed technology businesses and platforms," said Jim Loar, senior vice president of sales and marketing. "Continued growth and opportunity requires the energy, knowledge and passion that Mike and David will bring to their new roles. We are excited to bring their many talents to the forefront of agribusiness." Both Wilbur and Ferrell are members of the Agribusiness Division's senior leadership team. Today, the division generates $2 billion in annual sales revenue. Tweet |
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