CARY, N.C. – Arysta LifeScience North America recently announced Steve Vining and Phil Reding have each accepted new positions as Regional Sales Managers. Vining will work with customers in the Northern Plains region, while Reding will support the Western region.
Vining is a 20-year industry professional and joined the Arysta LifeScience team in 2007, serving the Pacific Northwest region by supporting the Tree, Nut and Vine (TNV) portfolio and cereals business. Previously, he served as a sales manager for Drexel Chemical and Ag Concepts. Vining received his Bachelor of Science degree in soil fertility and soil chemistry from the University of Idaho.
Reding has been a sales professional in the agriculture industry for over 30 years, joining the Arysta LifeScience team in 2005 as the TNV National Sales Manager. He has been instrumental in leading the growth of the TNV business on the West Coast, specifically in key crops such as grapes and almonds. His previous work experience includes Regal Chemical Company and Syngenta Crop Protection. Reding received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Iowa State University.
“Steve and Phil have done an excellent job serving their respective territories, and both the West and Northern Plains will benefit from their new roles with Arysta LifeScience,” said Steve Gehrls, National Account Manager and Interim Sales Manager, Arysta LifeScience. “We are confident their talents and collective experiences within the ag industry will help us best serve our customers.”
Both team members will continue to work from their home offices. Vining resides in Kimberly, Idaho, and Reding in Granite Bay, California.
For additional information on Arysta LifeScience and its product portfolio, visit www.arystalifescience.us.
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