GreenLeaf Genetics LLC names Dawn Judkins Chief Financial Officer, Dave Gebhardt Chief Technology Officer and Greg Kegler Chief Operating/Information Officer.  Judkins, Gebhardt and Kegler hold newly created positions for GreenLeaf Genetics, a unique joint venture recently formed by Syngenta and DuPont subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

GreenLeaf Genetics offers licenses for a broad range of conventional corn and soybean genetics and coordinates the licensing of biotech traits from its parent companies, including Syngenta Agrisure™ traits for herbicide tolerance and insect resistance.  The company also will offer the new Optimum™ GAT™ herbicide tolerant trait developed by Pioneer.  

“Dawn, Dave and Greg bring extensive leadership experience to our management team.  GreenLeaf Genetics customers will benefit from their experience and passion for providing expanded choice for American farmers through industry leading genetic and trait offerings,” said Ron Wulfkuhle, GreenLeaf Genetics CEO.  “As we continue to build our organization, we create new opportunities for seed companies and growers who want more choices in a rapidly changing industry.”

Judkins is responsible for directing and managing the key financial operations of GreenLeaf Genetics.  Previously with Pioneer since 1998, she held various positions throughout the organization, including Business Decision Analysis, Corporate Accounting, and Planning and Budgeting.

As Chief Technology Officer for GreenLeaf Genetics, Gebhardt is responsible for product development, including identifying and sourcing new genetic and trait materials, managing product introgression and creating customer offers.  Previously with Pioneer since 1994, he held several positions, including Field Sales Agronomist, Soybean Breeder and Corn Research Coordinator.

Kegler is responsible for operations, including production and sales forecasting, production sourcing, inventory, order fulfillment and information technology management.  Previously Head of Supply Chain for GreenLeaf Genetics, Kegler has been with Syngenta since 1990 in various leadership positions, including Vice President of Supply Chain, Director of Parent Seed, and Plant Manager.

GreenLeaf Genetics LLC, a joint venture between Syngenta and Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, offers licenses for conventional corn and soybean genetic material to foundation seed houses and seed companies and facilitates the licensing of biotech traits from its parent companies. GreenLeaf Genetics is currently helping more than 100 seed companies to access genetics and traits from Syngenta and Pioneer  

Optimum™ GAT™ are trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.

Agrisure™ is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.