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Executive Staff

Martin Petersen - President, ANZAC Region

Esben Trier Lund - Executive VP Finance and Administration, ANZAC Region

Mats Edh - Vice President Marketing & Project Development

Terry Baker - Business Development Director

Dennis Pfeiffer - Director of Sales

Dr. Jim Barrentine - Technical Director

Brent Jacobson - Technical Manager

Allan Van Wagner - Marketing Manager - Specialty Products

Kari E. Mavian - Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, North America

Carrie M. Tackema - Regulatory Affairs Manager, North America

Jennifer DeCarlo - Regulatory Affairs Manager, North America

William D. Peterson - Controller

Area Sales Managers

Dale Schiff - Area Sales Manager
Dale Schiff, area sales manager, joined Cheminova, Inc. in 1999 and is currently responsible for product sales, as well as the support of Cheminova, Inc. distribution partners. Before joining Cheminova, Inc., Schiff gained experience as the director of crop protection for a well-known agricultural chemical company. In that position, he handled marketing, distribution, reporting and EDI for the retail division of the company. Schiff has a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Illinois State University and is a certified public accountant. Schiff grew up on a small farm in central Illinois, which his parents continue to farm today, and has been associated with the agricultural industry throughout his career.

Tony C. Helmkamp - Area Sales Manager
Tony Helmkamp joined Cheminova, Inc. in April 2001 as area sales manager for the territory of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. Helmkamp came to Cheminova, Inc. from an on-line agricultural Internet software company, where he developed and implemented sales and marketing programs and marketed E-business strategies to grain elevators and ag retailers. Helmkamp also has 12 years of experience in providing sales and service to ag retailers. Helmkamp graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology and a minor in business from Iowa State University. Helmkamp enjoys spending time with his wife and son, golfing and supporting Iowa State University athletics.

James R. Jay - Area Sales Manager
James R. Jay joined Cheminova, Inc. in 2001 as an area sales manager and currently services the territory of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan with 18 years experience in sales and direct marketing. Before joining Cheminova, Inc., Jay worked with an agricultural equipment company for 8 years, where he managed a multi-state, multi-million dollar territory and successfully introduced new products. Jay received a bachelor of science degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University in 1980. Jay and his wife spend their leisure time attending their three sons' baseball, soccer and football games.

Mitchel A. Klann - Area Sales Manager & Marketing Manager
With an extensive agricultural background, Mitchel A. Klann joined Cheminova, Inc. in April 2001 as an area sales manager. Klann is currently responsible for the operational part of Marketing with Cheminova, Inc. In addition to marketing, he also has the account management responsibilities in Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. Before accepting this position, Klann gained valuable experience as a national account manager with an on-line agricultural Internet software company. His key efforts focused on consulting with general managers and technology divisions on understanding the value of E-Commerce in their business plan. Klann also has 7 years of experience with a major Agriculture Chemical company in Sales, Sales Management, and Account Management. Klann is a graduate of Illinois State University with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural science and a minor in biology and chemistry. In his leisure time, Klann enjoys riding his Harley-Davidson and spending time with his wife and three daughters. He also continues to help out with his family's farm.

Gerald Wilson - Area Sales Manager
Employed in the agricultural chemical industry for more than 34 years, Gerald Wilson joined Cheminova, Inc. in November 2001 as an area sales manager. In this position, Wilson is responsible for the sales territory of Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Arkansas. Wilson gained extensive experience in previous positions in the areas of technical service, sales, product management, sales management and account management. His longest assignment, 22 years, was spent as a regional and district sales manager. Wilson graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor of science degree in agronomy and a master of science degree in entomology. Born and raised on a cotton farm near Marianna, Ark., Wilson enjoys fishing, hunting, hiking and other outdoor sports in his spare time.

John Lucado - Area Sales Manager
John will be working in the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma. John grew up on a family farm and has BS and MS degrees in Soil Science and Plant Pathology from Mississippi State University. For the past 32 years John has worked for a major Ag Chemical Manufacturer as one of the most respected sales reps in the Midsouth.

Fred Fenimore - Area Sales Manager
Fred will be working in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. He is originally from Sikeston, MO and has BS and MA degrees from Western Kentucky University.

Fred spent the past 25 years working in various sales and marketing positions for a major Ag Chemical Manufacturer throughout the South. He has expertise in Soybean, Cotton and Peanut production.

Logistics and Customer Service

Lisa Chisari - Logistics Coordinator
Customer service, order taking, invoicing, scheduling shipment of orders.
Phone: 888-548-6112 Ext. 237

Denise Picorale - Logistics Coordinator
Customer service, order taking, invoicing, scheduling shipment of orders.
Phone: 888-548-6112 Ext. 228

Kathy Oliver - Logistics Coordinator
Customer service, order taking, invoicing, scheduling shipment of orders.
Phone: 888-548-6112 Ext. 234

Gabriel Chiriboga - Logistics Manager
Gabriel oversees the Logistics and Customer Service department.
Phone: 888-548-6112 Ext. 238

Neil Tejani - Logistics Assistant Manager
Neil works in the Customer Service Department located in Wayne, NJ involving ordering and logistics.
Phone: 888-548-6112 Ext. 235

To place orders please call phone number 888-548-6112 or e-mail orders.us@cheminova.com or fax 973-872-0396 and have the following information available:

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