Syngenta Professional Products announced that Steve Spain has been named head of Lawn & Garden Commercial Operations for the company. Spain, who previously served as head of Lawn & Garden Strategy for Syngenta, will succeed Keelan Pulliam, who became president of the Syngentaowned Conrad Fafard Inc. on Jan. 1.
Succeeding Spain as head of Lawn & Garden Strategy is Scott Reasons, formerly senior brand manager for insecticides.
Also, Jose Milan, formerly global business unit head for turf, now is head of marketing for Syngenta Professional Products.
Spain has worked with Syngenta and its legacy companies since 1982. During his tenure, he has served in numerous roles, including head of Industry Sales for Professional Products, NAFTA head of Channel Management & Sales Operations and regional sales director and senior brand manager, all for Syngenta Crop Protection. He holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Iowa State University.