David Annis, Jr. Email & Phone Number

United States

Generate increased demand and sales for Tiger-Sul Products Sulphur Bentonite fertilizer and micronutrients over 400% in the previous 4 years. Targeted markets and geographic areas through educational programs/meetings, agronomic demonstrations of sulphur bentonite/micronutrient products and the soil requirements for sulphur applications. Identify and engage distribution partners, ag retail, consultants, university staff and agricultural producers. Perform training on products, features and benefits, applications, and promotional strategies. Assist in regional and national conferences, seminars, and workshops with Tiger-Sul Sales to expand market awareness of Tiger-Sul products. Assist in the development of educational tools such as videos, presentations, website content, and product testimonials ensuring end users have the highest quality information. Suggest new products, services, markets, and methods of application for development by Tiger-Sul.

Global

Examine, research, and solve problems related to sulphur bentonite/micronutrients as well as crop management, yield, and quality. Utilized statistical software packages (ARM, “R”, SAS) to determine the effectiveness of the products over a wide spatial range. Experienced and licensed UAS/drone pilot. For North America, developed research protocols, evaluated research plots and collected data for testing and analysis. Created an Excel® Fertilizer Blending calculator to calculate recommended fertilizer amounts from soil test results (copyright).

Lone Grove, Oklahoma

Training includes Firefighter I, Emergency Medical Responder, HAZWOPER as well as FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and other fire service courses. Identify, specify and obtain medical, safety, personal protective equipment, and fire service apparatus to meet departmental requirements. Obtain necessary documentation and submit requests for proposals that meet the regulations to satisfy Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines for grants (currently totaling over $300,000.00). Successfully fulfilled the positions of Safety Officer and Public Information Officer.

Denton County, Denton, Tx

Created educational programming for clientele in the form of thirty-one seminars, thirty-five news releases, three local and national media interviews, using various information technology tools. Provided an award-winning monthly newsletter to over nine hundred people and a state-level, professional award for agriculture awareness and appreciation. Created a multidisciplinary monthly video program narrowcast on public access channels. Present recommendations and education focused on all aspects of sustainable agriculture. Represent area at national climate change conferences involving livestock production. Utilize focus groups and volunteers to identify, develop and interpret county, district, and multi-state programming. Cooperate with other county agents, agencies, businesses, community groups and organizations jointly sponsoring educational programs. Created the Red River Equine Summit (multidisciplinary/multistate) educational program reaching over 300 people the first two years. Managed over forty volunteers and three staff as well as cooperatively developed operating forecasts and budgets. Responsible for the addition of 1.5 FTE administrative/programming staff.

Ardmore, Oklahoma

Created and initiated an annual operations plan that defined strategy, establish objectives and described in detail the operational implementation necessary to meet the stated objectives. Educated employees on new product lines, services and/or changes to present product lines and services. Identified, recruited, trained and developed individuals to assume positions as positions became available. Developed the confidence and respect of fellow workers and encouraged an environment of mutual confidence and trust. Responsible for meeting equipment sales and service targets.

Ardmore, Oklahoma

Provide plans for hydrocarbon/oilfield brine remediation and pipeline remediation utilizing research based information.Responsible for evaluating safety conditions and developing procedures for reducing risks in oil production. Maintain records for OSHA compliance.Tasked with maintaining approximately forty oil units and wells as well as corresponding support equipment.

Ardmore, Oklahoma

Consulted with a client base of 1,750 agriculture operations and environmental stewards to help them achieve their diverse agricultural production and economic goals. Developed more than 2,500 recommendations to address changing climatic and economic conditions producers faced. Tasked with developing a successful targeted program to provide education to those new to agriculture. Designed an environmental education program, conducted pre-deployment training and conducted post-deployment evaluation of United States Army National Guard, Agribusiness Development Team – Afghanistan. Evaluated and utilized novel approaches for geographical information system software and consulted on unmanned aerial systems for agriculture. Member of the NF Emergency Response Team trained in dealing with specific chemical, biological and radiological hazards. Established and maintained industry and regulatory contacts to assist clients comply with changing regulations.

Gainesville, Texas

Developed both lecture and online four-hour curriculum and three-hour laboratory covering the principles and practices in the development, sustainable production, and management of field crops. Instruct students in correct soil and water sampling techniques. Conducted classes on hydrology, water resource management, governmental requirements and proper pesticide and fertilizer application methods. S.R. Noble Foundation encourages its employees to develop their professional persona through outside interaction.

Provide individualized pesticide recommendations for agricultural consultants and their clients. Plan, conduct, collect and collate crop and weed physiology, pathology and entomology research data for over 15 projects in three states.

Collaborated in planning and implementing research projects, collection of data and publication of analysis in refereed journals. Evaluated innovative production methods for crop production. Monitored fertility in soil and utilized equipment to determine levels in run-off. Utilize both new and traditional methods to educate producers and researchers in advances in sustainable agriculture, soil fertility and row-crop production. Co-authored five peer-reviewed journal articles.

Keiser, Ar

Train staff and row crop producers on precision agriculture techniques, global positioning systems, geographical information system, and utilization of computer technology to meet specific needs.Consult with row crop producers to identify needs and provide solutions to address their individual challenges. Identify, design, implement and market a successful integrated computer education program for use in agriculture and community development. Created five individual computer training manuals and educational courses. Advise both commercial agricultural consultants and row crop producers in all facets of crop production, irrigation, pest management and fertility. Develop small plot research projects and demonstrations reflecting the concerns of both commercial agricultural consultants and row crop producers. Consult with row crop producers, researchers and industry in calibration of yield monitoring systems. Created, edited and published over 50 educational and informational, award winning newsletters and over 300 weekly radio programs.

Master'S Of Science, Agriculture, 3.714 Gpa

The Effect of Trinexapac-ethyl on Growth and Yield of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Bachelor'S Degree, Plant Protection And Integrated Pest Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Rho