Meet the Team Behind Our Sustainability Commitments

With a career that began in sales, Paul gained a strong foundation for understanding agronomic challenges and developed a deep commitment to practical, grower-focused solutions. Since that time, he has gained expertise through a diverse range of leadership roles, such as Syngenta Group’s Head of Value Chain, North American Head of Industry Relations, and Head of the West Heartland Commercial Unit. Each experience has honed his ability to champion digital innovation and unlock new market opportunities for growers – insights that inform his strategy today as the Head of CP Digital Agriculture and Sustainable Solutions, North America.

A proud graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Agricultural Economics, Paul brings both academic insight and real-world experience to every challenge. His leadership extends beyond Syngenta, having served on boards such as the Food and Agriculture Section of BIO and the Ag Retailers Association, where he advocated for access to crop protection tools and technology.

With their four children now grown and building careers in Missouri and Tennessee, Paul and his wife, Tammy, are relocating to Greensboro, North Carolina, to continue driving progress in this space. His story is one of continuous learning and dedication to redefining sustainability, not as a trend but as the everyday decisions we make for the future of agriculture.

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Steven is a conservationist at heart and believes in leaving things better than he found them. He is excited about the future of agriculture, and he believes sustainability challenges can often be solved by being creative. “I know we can sustainably produce food using the technologies we have today while at the same time keeping our minds open to future possibilities. Let’s talk about your ideas.”

Being with Syngenta for over 20 years, Steven has witnessed the industry shift its thinking from being adjacent to the food system to being an integral part. His current sustainability role aggregates his experience in R&D, regulatory, stewardship and sustainability. “I get to work on projects that enable sustainable agriculture and provide value to our customers.”

Steven has a passion for the environment and the outdoors which stems from his background and was translated into his Degrees in Environmental Toxicology.

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As a former United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholar, Jasmine’s journey began with the USDA Forest Service and led her to Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences’ (MANRRS) national officer team and the Government Accountability Office’s Natural Resources & Environment division. “To me, sustainability is about investing in the next generation. Working with organizations like MANRRS put me in the right mindset to be more thoughtful and intentional about how we do that.”

As one of the newest members of the team, Jasmine brings a fresh perspective and creativity to various initiatives, such as driving the US Sustainability team’s communication strategy and strengthening relationships that help Syngenta achieve its government and industry relations goals.

Jasmine has a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from North Carolina A&T State University and a master’s degree in Agricultural and Extension Education from Virginia Tech. She is currently working on a doctoral degree in Public Administration and Policy from Virginia Tech.

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