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Vive Crop Protection has announced two key additions to its commercial team, marking a significant step in its strategic growth journey. Russ Gibson has joined the commercial sales team as the Great Lakes Territory Sales Manager, and Marie Yeager has joined the product management team as Senior Product Manager.
Russ Gibson, based in Indianapolis, brings more than 10 years of industry experience in sales and marketing, including roles at AMVAC, UPL, CHS Agronomy, and Valent USA. Prior to starting his career in agriculture, Russ worked in sales and corporate finance after earning his MBA in finance at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and his BS in Agricultural Engineering at the University of Florida.
Marie Yeager, with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries, offers a unique blend of expertise in product management, marketing, sales, and supply chain management. Most recently, Marie managed the diamide and indoxcarb portfolio at FMC, where she successfully grew the business despite intense competitive pressure. Prior to her role at FMC, she was named the Commercial Excellence and Distribution Manager for North America & EMEA at Solvay, where she excelled at portfolio management and channel optimization.