John Wright has joined Keytrade USA Inc. in its new location in Tampa. Wright was put in charge of the North American business, effective immediately. Wright was most recently with Helm Fertilizer. He can be reached at 3030 N. W. Rocky Point Dr., West Rocky Point Center, Suite 555, Tampa, Fla. Tel: 813-286-9594; Fax: 813-286-9821; and e-mail: kt-tampa@keytrade.ch.
Keytrade reports that while trading activity has moved to Tampa, operations continue to be handled from Memphis.
Memphis-based Keytrade trader Kim Colvin is reportedly no longer with the company.
The Andersons Plant Nutrient Group has added Jerry Francis as territory manager for western Illinois, effective Aug. 15. Jerry started his career as a retail plant manager in 1975 in Ohio, and most recently in a supplier position in Illinois. Jerry maintains his CCA certification in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, actively participates in IFCA, and helps with the Magie show.
Solvay America Inc., the Houston-based holding company for the North American interests of the international chemical and pharmaceutical company the Solvay Group, announced in July that it had appointed Carolyn Egbert to the newly-created position of vice president of compliance and corporate responsibility. Egbert originally joined Solvay America in 1990 as an attorney for the company, and later served as its vice president, human resources. Most recently Egbert served as vice president, Global HR Pharma, for the worldwide Solvay Pharmaceuticals organization.