Mark Auchampach has joined Simplot AgriBusiness as director, central region agricultural sales, based out of Boise, Idaho. He previously worked as an executive in the technology industry, overseeing a sales organization comprising over eighty sales professionals. He is charged with growing Simplot’s business with wholesale customers in the central region from Western Canada down through Texas.
Chris Simoni will continue as Simplot’s director, coastal region agricultural sales, leading the sales organization in B.C., Washington, Oregon, Calif., and Mexico.
Also, effective Jan. 7, Brad Baltzer is promoted to senior director, specialty products, responsible for the industrial, feed, professional products, and silica sand business units within Simplot AgriBusiness.
Ameropa North America announces that Allison Beeler has joined its Tampa-based trading organization as manager, sulfuric acid trading. Allison had previously been employed in a similar capacity by Transammonia Inc. She can be reached at the Ameropa office at 813-282-8228, Mobile 813-486-1562, or by e-mail at a.beeler@ameropa.com.
Haifa Chemicals announces the sudden death of Benny Fetter, vice president of operations (1953-2008). He began his career with Haifa in 1997.