Certis Biologicals Makes Move To Boost Growth in the Midwest

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 6, 2021

Certis Biologicals has announced the addition of Nick Vandervort as Midwestern Field Development Manager. Vandervort joins the team of field development experts charged with managing field trial programs, providing technical support to the Certis Biologicals sales team and interfacing with the agriculture research community to enhance the efficacy and science behind the company’s portfolio of biological solutions.

Vandervort’s hiring is the latest in a strategic effort by the biologicals leader to invest in the Midwestern growing region, where adoption of bio-based solutions is increasing as more growers expand their toolbox against pests, diseases and weeds.

“Growers of traditional row crops, like corn and soybean, need more options to continue effectively protecting their crops and their investments,” says Amy O’Shea, President and CEO. “We see those growers struggling with the loss of some traditional chemistries through regulatory pressure and resistance issues. We want biologicals to be key in securing the future of that segment and we are investing in more research and personnel located right in the heart of the territory so that we can help be part of the solution.”

Nick Vandervort

Vandervort brings industry expertise garnered over a three-decade long career in crop protection and plant health. Most recently, he worked as Technical Development Manager for BioSolutions for UPL after similar positions with Verdesian Life Sciences, Marrone Bio Innovations, Chemtura AgroSolutions, Gowan USA Company, and Monsanto Company. In 2020, Vandervort was awarded a Certified Crop Advisor 20-year award from CCA.