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.