Mason Newark, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma, United States

As a field technical manager with BVT, I have nationwide responsibility for both development and technical sales support in key grower markets. These key markets currently include almonds, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, raspberries, strawberries, and sunflowers. I lead several development projects including a seed treatment and foliar formulation use pattern. For sales support, I provide technical guidance and statistical support for demonstration setup. I also created several sales tools for our staff including an ROI calculator and a piano graph showing the consistent yield response over the past 7 years of trials. I also provide support in building partnerships with both academic and industry partners to extend the reach of CR-7 beyond the bee vectoring use pattern.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Product development for the southeastern US for AMVAC Chemical Corporation. During my tenure, I successfully place and manage trials throughout Florida and Georgia in addition to some nationwide specialty projects in early development. In addition, I also have technical product management responsibilities focusing mainly on fungicides. This role allows me to develop professionally while adding value to the company.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Examining risk factors of Didymella bryoniae epidemics in watermelon: inoculum sources and corresponding fungicide resistance

Lower Eastern Shore Research And Education Center (Lesrec)

I worked with a vegetable pathologist on disease forecasting in addition to fungicide trials, labwork, greenhouse trials, and computer-based disease models. I also managed the seasonal staff for maintenance, harvest, and general day-to-day operations for the lab. Throughout my time at UMD, I successfully managed the implementation, spray, and harvest of over 10 trials per year. These trials were implemented on time and in various weather conditions.

Georgetown, De

I developed a soil health program for the state with the overarching goal of improving the performance of soils of growers in the region. It's an integrated comprehensive program modeled after the program developed at Cornell University.

Using Assess 2.0, determine size of Septoria Leaf Spot lesionsHarvest and process samples from the fields and the greenhousesSet up plots, plantings, transplants, and also various cleanup

Collected height, yield, and infection data using apple iPadHarvest plots using Hege 125/140 combines (large plots) or rice knives (headrows)Process samples using threshers, grain analysis calculators, scales, apple iPad.Plot maintenance, weeding, mowing, and setting up deer fence

Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife (horseshoe crab project)Responsible for collecting and counting egg samplesCleaning and processing eggs for population density models

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

Activities and Societies: Plant Pathology Graduate Student Organization (PPGSO)

Bachelor Of Science, Plant Science; Plant Pathology

Activities and Societies: Hortus Forum, Alpha ZetaSelected Coursework: Botany, Plant Function and Growth, Soil Science, Mycology, Plant.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Plant Sciences

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Plant Sciences

High School Diploma, Environmental Technology