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HELM Agro US, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-quality crop protection and fertilizer products, announces the hiring of Jeff Ezell as regional sales manager for its central Corn Belt territory.
In his new position, Ezell will be responsible for crop protection product sales and supporting the company’s distributor and retailer networks in the states of Indiana and Kentucky.
Ezell brings 25 years of agribusiness experience to HELM. Most recently, he was director of sales for MFA, Inc., leading the company’s agronomy and feed sales teams. Prior to that, his 20-year tenure with Land O’ Lakes-Winfield United included a variety of management and sales leadership roles.
“Jeff’s strengths and experience will complement our sales team perfectly,” says Aaron Locker, vice president of sales for HELM Agro US. “His range of prior roles, market knowledge and adaptability will bring added dimension to the team as we continue to execute our strategic growth plan, including new active ingredients and other patent-protected product solutions throughout the Midwest corn and soybean markets. We are excited to have Jeff on board as a key contributor.”
Ezell holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s in agronomy, both from Murray State University. He currently resides in Plainfield, Ind., and can be contacted at jezell@helmagro.com.