PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2004 – FMC, makers of high-performance insecticides, miticides and herbicides for use by pest management and tree, lawn care and golf course professionals, today announced key appointments for the company’s Specialty Products Business, Agricultural Products Group.
Appointments include John Miller as National Sales Manager; Jim Walter as Business Development Manager; Brenda Franke as Marketing Manager; Amy (Gabrielian) O’Shea as Marketing Manager and Export Zone Manager for Latin America North; and Mary Jo (Corcoran) Reynolds as Florida Regional Manager.
Miller previously worked for FMC in both the Industrial Chemicals Group and the Automotive Service Equipment Division, which was sold to Snap-On in 1996. Reporting to Miller will be the Regional Sales Managers, National Sales Support Manager and the Software Solutions business team.
As Business Development Manager, Walter will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies designed to capitalize on industry growth opportunities, including acquisitions of new chemistries through alliances and partnerships with other key industry players.
Franke will be responsible for creating and implementing marketing strategies and analyzing market trends for both the Pest Management and Turf & Ornamental market segments. Previously, she served as a field rep in Texas and as an Area Business Leader. Franke's appointment marks her return to Philadelphia where she previously served as a Product Manager for North America.
O'Shea will oversee the Latin America North efforts in Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Most recently, O'Shea was the Software Solutions business manager and a marketing manager for Specialty Products Business where she was responsible for the termite and software business segments.
As the result of a more centralized focus in Florida, Reynolds will oversee the newly combined Turf & Ornamental and Pest Management market segments in Florida and will maintain some national account responsibilities. Prior to her appointment, Reynolds served as the Specialty Products Business National Account Manager.
"These latest developments in FMC's Specialty Products Business, Agricultural Products Group business segment, assemble a team of FMC employees who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit; an understanding of organizational effectiveness and leadership; analytical and strategic insight; and extensive marketing and sales experience," said Don Claus, Director, Specialty Products Business, FMC Agricultural Products Group.
"These attributes, coupled with our existing Specialty Products Business team, will provide a solid foundation as we continue our growth through the strength of our industry knowledge and existing relationships," said Claus.
About FMC
FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with innovative solutions, applications and quality products. The company employs approximately 5,300 people throughout the world. The company operates its businesses in three segments: Agricultural Products, Specialty Chemicals, and Industrial Chemicals.
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