Albaugh Names New North American VP of Technology – Seed World
Nathan Kimmerle recently joined Albaugh, LLC as the new North America Region Vice President – Technology.
Overseeing Production and Operations
Kimmerle will be in charge of production and operations at Albaugh’s manufacturing facility in St. Joseph, Missouri, as outlined in a company news release.
25 Years of Experience
With 25 years of experience in various manufacturing environments, Kimmerle has a solid background in:
- Production plant management
- Process safety management
- Sustainability
- Logistics
- Maintenance
- Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) initiatives
Proven Track Record
“Albaugh has been delivering high-quality, cost-effective products to our customers across North America for nearly 45 years,” said Albaugh North America president Douglas Kaye III in the release.
Kaye emphasized that they are exceptionally proud of their:
- World-class production facilities
- Laboratories
- Synthesis capabilities
- Formulation processes
- Packaging abilities at the St. Joseph facility.
He added that the company works hard every day to sustainably produce high-performing products safely and efficiently.
A Natural Fit
“Nate’s rich experience in crop protection production and plant management, along with his passion for driving quality, safety, sustainability, and results, made him a natural fit,” Kaye noted. “We are excited to have Nate leading our North American manufacturing and technology initiatives into the future.”
Educational Background
Nathan Kimmerle holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with a minor in environmental engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He and his family currently live in Lathrop, Missouri.
