eMerge Genetics - Non GMO SoyBean Seeds
Schillinger Seed Names Tony Nikkel Operations Manager
02/01/2009
Jess Held
j.held@lessingflynn.com
515-274-9251
(West Des Moines, Iowa) Schillinger Seed, a specialty soybean
seed company headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa has named
Tony Nikkel as operations manager for the company. In his new role,
Nikkel will be responsible for directing the production, manufacturing
and logistic activities for Schillinger Seed including eMerge® Genetics
– a new division of the company focused exclusively on non-GMO
soybean seed.
Nikkel brings valuable experience to the Schillinger Seed team. Prior
to joining Schillinger Seed, Nikkel served seven years as operations
supervisor for Monsanto’s seed production facilities in Iowa, Texas
and Kansas. A graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelors
degree in agriculture and agronomy, Nikkel is a rural Iowa native who
spent his youth working on both crop and livestock farms.
“Tony brings great experience and energy to our growing team and
Schillinger Seed,” said John Schillinger, President. “His experience
in plant operations, supply management and focus on safety and
quality are key assets as we continue to develop new products to
better serve our growers and markets.”
Non-GMO Perspectives
There has never been a more exciting time to be working with Non-GMO soybeans. With the national breeding efforts focusing on traited germplasm, Schillinger Seed has found itself in a leadership role in terms of high performance, elite Non-GMO germplasm that works well in the growers' fields and is also preferred by the end users of the grain. With the Launch of eMerge Genetics, you will find a new level of service and quality from an experienced team who knows how to develop top notch varieties and create demand for them from end users to give growers maximum revenue opportunites per acre. Thank You for Taking a Look at eMerge Genetics and I Think you Will Find we are a different type of company but very focused and able to make decisions based on what you are needing out there and what the users of the grain are looking for.
Corey Nikkel
VP of Marketing
