Geneseo, Ilinois, USA
September 29, 2009
Wyffels Hybrids recently announced that Rick Buresh has joined Wyffels’ sales team as a new region manager in Iowa. Buresh, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa native, comes to Wyffels Hybrids with more than 23 years of sales and management experience. This new position further expands the Wyffels sales team in Iowa.
As region manager, Buresh will be responsible for managing and training district sales managers within central Iowa. He will also help bring the best genetic and technology packages to each grower’s unique field conditions and situations.
Prior to joining Wyffels, Buresh worked for a major seed and technology supplier in both seed sales and trait licensing. He has worked closely with growers in Iowa and has extensive knowledge of central Iowa growing conditions.
“In response to the increasing demand for Wyffels products, our field sales team continues to grow,” said Brian Humphries, vice president of sales and marketing at Wyffels Hybrids. “And with Rick’s extensive experience in both sales and market development, he is an ideal fit for the Wyffels team. His knowledge in agronomics and his leadership abilities will help us to bring a unique perspective to growers throughout Iowa. Rick’s addition is just one more way we are bringing the very best seed and technology to the farm.”
Wyffels Hybrids, headquartered in Geneseo, Illinois, is one of the nation’s largest independent seed corn companies. Focusing strictly on developing and marketing elite corn hybrids, the company is dedicated to providing corn growers in Illinois, Iowa, southern Wisconsin and the Ohio River Valley with exceptional products, the latest agronomic information, and unmatched customer service and product support. To learn more, visit www.wyffels.com or call 1-800-369-7833.