People Behind Our Progress

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 then, he has expanded his 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 crop protection 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 based out of Greensboro, North Carolina. His story is one of continuous learning and dedication to redefining sustainability, not as a trend but within the everyday decisions we make for the future of agriculture.

Jeff’s superpower is working with data that drives change. He creates solutions and insights that clear the clutter so that what’s actionable becomes visible. If you’re in the trees and can’t see the forest anymore, call Jeff.

Jeff loves working with data to deliver value. He feels that data clarifies where we need to go, and that quality data is an engine that drives change. He has spent five years at Syngenta working to deliver insights to the entire agriculture value chain about opportunities to be more efficient for the bottom line and for the planet.

Jeff spent 10 years working in education, which enables him to explain what is needed and why, and to drive solutions that can be used in teaching and storytelling. His ability to convey quality data in a way that lights a path forward has allowed his work to make a difference. He believes quality data is the foundation and education is the catalyst to use information to make agriculture better day-by-day.

Based in the U.S., Jeff feels privileged to work on a global scale. He feels strongly that all of the changes his team makes have an effect on others, and that insights and learning should be shared across the globe. Jeff has master’s degrees in both education and statistics.

Whether in a boat on a lake, watching waterfowl fly or meeting farmers in their fields, Trent is happiest when he’s outside. This love of the outdoors drives his work in sustainability and agriculture. He strongly believes that modern agriculture is a great sustainability story and is key to unlocking productivity and profitability for growers and value chain partners. He knows farmers play an integral part in providing food for our growing population, sequestering carbon in their soils and laying the groundwork for future generations to continue their legacy.

For over 25 years, Trent has been a trusted advisor to farmers, ag retailers and value chain partners - drawing on deep relationships and innovation solutions to drive meaningful progress. As Key Account Sustainability Manager, he leads efforts to unite these key players around a critical priority: leveraging data to strengthen farm operations and advance sustainable agriculture.

If your business needs to tell a story of using farm or field-level data, Trent would like to connect. He enjoys working together to find new and unique ways to promote and support your sustainability and modern agriculture story. Trent has a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a master’s degree in business administration from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.