Agrium Advanced Technologies adds to sales team in USA and Canada

Notable growth in ESN® and micronutrient products has prompted Agrium Advanced Technologies® (AAT) to add new sales professionals and promote several team members.

"It's been an incredible couple of years for AAT," noted Andrew Mittag, President, Agrium Advanced Technologies.

"We've made several acquisitions in that time and have significantly increased our manufacturing capabilities to meet the demand for ESN and our line of micronutrients."

Elwood, Indiana-based Roger Gunning has been named Sales Manager for the Eastern Region. Gunning will manage the sales team across the eastern part of the U.S. and will hire and train additional sales professionals in his territory.

In addition, Andy Schenk, who is based in Eagle, Idaho, has accepted the role of Sales Manager - Specialty Agriculture. Schenk will manage California as well as parts of the southwest and southeast.

Regina, SK-based John Gibson has been named Sales Manager for Western Canada. Gibson will manage sales in BC, AB, SK and MB, and will be responsible for hiring more sales professionals in Western Canada.

Agrium Advanced Technologies has also created a position to work directly with large farming operations and industry organizations. Randy Krotz will be working as Strategic Sales Lead for Agriculture and will be based in Wildwood, Missouri.

"We are poised to support our sales team as we grow, which is crucial to the expansion of our organization," says Mittag. "As growers continue to experience success through the use of our products, we are working to assure there is ample product and knowledgeable resources available to them."