Agricultural humic solutions supplier Huma® Inc., Gilbert, Ariz., on Feb. 20 announced several leadership appointments. Fred Nichols has been named Executive Vice President, Global Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. He will continue his head marketing responsibilities while leading the company’s global product sales, addressing strategic staffing needs, and guiding regional growth.
Justin Smith is Executive Vice President, Business Development. Hewill direct company operations in Brazil and Mexico and oversee the Huma Environmental and Turf & Ornamental divisions, along with the management of Tech Additive ingredient solutions for private label and agricultural partners.
Michael Gardner is Director of Huma® Turf & Ornamental. He will transition from his role as Regional Sales Manager to direct global sales and operations for the company’s Turf & Ornamental business, including products from Humas acquisition of global granular fertilizer company Gro-Power Inc., Chino, Calif.
Cory Ritter is Midwest Sales Manager. He will work with retailers and farmers to offer agronomic advice and tailored humic solutions to improve soil and plant health, yields, and return on investment through sustainable, regenerative agricultural solutions. He is lifelong Illinois corn and soybean farmer.