Geoffrey Smith Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

Gowan Company is a family owned provider of crop protection products; bringing science, regulatory acumen, innovative investment, and focused execution to the forgotten problems of agriculture has earned Gowan the reputation of being the “Go To Company.” The same technical and regulatory fervor that Gowan is well known for in the agricultural market is now being applied to the company's endeavors in the turf and ornamental market.

Responsible for purchasing all regulated pesticides for 30% of global supplier base or $50 MM. Develop a global fungicide strategy and align consumer needs with active ingredient access, manufacturing capacity, and harmonization plan. Support international development projects to simplify source selection for multiple geographies. .Recruit high quality graduate and undergraduate intern candidates and continue to develop projects with lasting organizational impact with the goal of preparing interns for fulltime employment within the global purchasing group.

Managed global supplier base that accounts for 20% of active ingredient budget or $30 MM. Negotiated supply agreements and access to Confidential Statements of Formula for Scotts supplemental distributor products insuring FIFRA compliance, manufacturing flexibility, and ensuring continued freedom to operate. Coordinated alternate supplier qualification and strategic exit of incumbent supply relationships resulting in direct access and cost savings of $500K. Executed the return of $300K in excess and obsolete inventory from external manufacturing sites.

Collected accurate and consistent data and reported findings in written communication in support of New GrubEx (2010) and BioHerbicide launch (2013). Developed a greenhouse efficacy screen for granular control products to more accurately predict lead formulas for spring agronomic testing. Coordinated cross-functional field days to increase visibility to research and development innovations to business units. Presented research protocols and results to senior management.

Improved process efficiency in day-to-day operations by raising quality despite decreasing budgets, measurable by member ratings against actual expenditures. Designed pest management programs within $200K chemical and fertilizer budget. Scheduled operations for multi-cultural staff of 20.

Led day to day golf course maintenance activities including fertilizer and chemical applications, course setup, scouting, and scheduling multicultural staff of over twenty employees

Calibrated and maintained chemical application equipment and records. Scheduled, trained, and supervised multi-cultural staff of twenty-five.Controlled irrigation programming through Toro SitePro Software.

Evaluated control of fungal pathogens through competitive efficacy trials of professional fungicides.

Master Of Business Administration, Executive Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta, International Honor Society in Business Administration

Bs, Agriculture