BioWorks names Distasio national sales manager

VICTOR, New York - Jeff Distasio has been named national sales manager at BioWorks, home to the RootShield, BotaniGard, CEASE, Molt-X, MilStop, NemaShield and SuffOil-X brands of biopesticides and Verdanta and ON-Gard brands of biofertilizers. In his new position, Distasio will be responsible for managing the BioWorks sales organization and growing the BioWorks family of insect control, disease control and plant nutrition products, programs and services in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Distasio has over 25 years of sales and marketing experience in B2B, retail, industrial and consumer markets. He previously held positions at Benco Dental, Bausch & Lomb, Aramark and Duracell. Distasio's primary responsibility at BioWorks will be to manage the growth of BioWorks' extensive portfolio while launching new products and services into the specialty agriculture, horticulture and turf markets.

"Jeff is a welcome addition to the BioWorks team." said Joe Gionta, director of marketing and sales. "His experience, drive and professionalism will make substantial contributions to our growth and commitment to our customers."

Distasio may be reached at 800-877-9443, or by email at jdistasio@bioworksinc.com.