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Pickseed West appoints Christie McDowell Vice President, Sales and Business Development, North America
Tangent, Oregon
February, 2000

PICKSEED WEST INC. is pleased to announce the appointment of Christie (Chris) McDowell to the position of Vice President, Sales and Business Development, North America.

This new position recognizes the responsibility Chris will assume at PICKSEED as the company enters its 31st year.

Chris has a record at PICKSEED that spans twenty years and she has a profound understanding of the American Seed Industry. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Seed Trade Association, and is chair of the Planning Committee of the Lawn and Turfgrass Committee of the American Seed Trade Association. She has successfully completed the American Seed Trade Association’s much-lauded Management Academy, held annually at Purdue University.

Chris’ responsibilities over her career at PICKSEED have touched virtually all aspects of the business, starting with clerical duties, grower services support, production and traffic, sales support, sales and most recently, sales and marketing.

In her new capacity, Chris will assume a senior management role, responsible for the company’s North American product introductions, marketing and promotional projects, and sales and sales management. Additionally, she will also focus on new business development through the creation of distributor relationships in targeted areas.

Chris, Rod and their daughters are also leading breeders of purebred sheep; successfully competing on the Oregon 4-H and farm show circuit. Chris has been a 4-H leader for several years as well as dedicating important volunteer time and effort in support work for children in Foster Care. In addition, she is a volunteer with St. Mary’s School.

PICKSEED West Inc. is a member of the PICKSEED Companies Group, which includes Roberts Seed Co., Tangent, OR, PICKSEED Canada and its six branches, and Mapleseed Inc., a division of PICKSEED Canada.

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