The Andersons Inc., Maumee, Ohio, on June 25 announced key leadership changes within its Plant Nutrient wholesale fertilizer business. Chuck Anderson has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager, Specialty Liquids. He has been with the company for 34 years, and most recently served as Vice President of Innovation for the company’s Nutrient businesses. Anderson will retain his leadership over the commercialization and innovation functions. He earned a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from The Ohio State University and has led the company’s business growth, including overseeing more than 20 patents.
Also recently promoted is former Director of Industrial Sales John Kevern, who will now expand his responsibilities to serve as Director of Sales, Specialty Liquids. He will manage the distribution of the business’ specialty liquids products across North America in both the industrial and ag segments.
Brecken Price has also assumed additional responsibilities and will fill the role of Director of Commercialization and Innovation. Price will continue to oversee the group’s e-commerce strategy, as well as manage the current commercialization and innovation efforts across all Nutrient businesses.
“These organizational changes will help improve efficiency in our wholesale fertilizer business and enable us to grow and better serve our customers,” said Joe McNeely, President, The Andersons Nutrient and Industrial. “These leaders have exceptional experience and dedication to providing quality service and products to the ag industry.”