FMC Adds to its Specialty Products Business

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - FMC Corp. announced key appointments for the company's Specialty Products Business and Agricultural Products Group. 

Appointments include John Miller as National Sales Manager; Jim Walter as Business Development Manager; Brenda Franke as Marketing Manager; Amy O'Shea as Marketing Manager and Export Zone Manager for Latin America North; and Mary Jo Reynolds as Florida Regional Manager.

Miller previously worked for FMC in both the Industrial Chemicals Group
and the Automotive Service Equipment Division, which was sold to Snap-On in 1996. Reporting to Miller will be the Regional Sales Managers, National Sales Support Manager and the Software Solutions business team.

As Business Development Manager, Walter will be responsible for the
development and implementation of strategies designed to capitalize on
industry growth opportunities, including acquisitions of new chemistries
through alliances and partnerships with other key industry players. 

Franke will be responsible for creating and implementing marketing
strategies and analyzing market trends for both the Pest Management and Turf & Ornamental market segments. Previously, she served as a field rep in Texas and as an Area Business Leader.  Franke's appointment marks her return to
Philadelphia where she previously served as a Product Manager for North
America.

O'Shea will oversee the Latin America North efforts in Central America,
the Caribbean, and Mexico. Most recently, O'Shea was the Software Solutions business manager and a marketing manager for Specialty Products Business where she was responsible for the termite and software business segments.

As the result of a more centralized focus in Florida, Reynolds will
oversee the newly combined Turf & Ornamental and Pest Management market segments in Florida and will maintain some national account responsibilities. 
Prior to her appointment, Reynolds served as the Specialty Products Business
National Account Manager.

"These latest developments in FMC's Specialty Products Business,
Agricultural Products Group business segment, assemble a team of FMC employees who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit; an understanding of
organizational effectiveness and leadership; analytical and strategic insight;
and extensive marketing and sales experience," says Don Claus, director,
Specialty Products Business, FMC Agricultural Products Group. "These
attributes, coupled with our existing Specialty Products Business team, will
provide a solid foundation as we continue our growth through the strength of
our industry knowledge and existing relationships."