The J.R. Simplot Co., Boise, announced the hiring of Stephen Stallons to lead, develop, and direct its long-term global strategy surrounding traded phosphate products. He began his role as senior director, International Trading, on Jan. 2.
“Stephen’s experience in both importing and distributing crop inputs, and history of driving growth and business improvement were the ideal skill set for this position,” said Doug Stone, Simplot’s vice president of Wholesale Sales. “His background in our industry and leadership skills will be a valuable addition to the J.R. Simplot Company and our partners.”
Stallons is tasked with helping the company maximize its position in the phosphate industry through its wholesale distribution systems. He will develop short- and long-term strategic plans, coordinate marketing efforts through the Wholesale Agriculture sales team, and develop and collaborate on distribution systems with other AgriBusiness units.
Stallons has 20 years of experience in the crop input industry. He spent the past seven years as vice president of Fertilizer for Oxbow Fertilizer in Houston. Prior to that he was sales director and also oversaw the procurement and fertilizer sales for Agri-Chem in Hopkinsville, Ky.