Omaha, Nebraska
June 19, 2009

GreenLeaf Genetics LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Christine Wietzki as Stewardship and Regulatory Manager.

Wietzki is responsible for managing stewardship and regulatory compliance for GreenLeaf Genetics. Her key role will be to administer efficacy and equivalency testing for GreenLeaf Genetics staff as well as customers. Her role in the product development staff will also entail educating the staff on stewardship and regulatory updates to ensure that all standards are met. “GreenLeaf Genetics’ pipeline of unique genetics and top-of-the-line traits make it an exciting place to work,” said Wietzki.

According to Dana Eaton, GreenLeaf Genetics Head of Product Development, “Christine Wietzki brings a lot of value to the company with her agricultural background, attention to detail and experience in regulatory proceedings.”

Wietzki spent the previous five years in the ethanol industry at E3 Biofuels and Trenton Agri Products, managing the quality, environmental and safety departments. Her previous experience will serve as a solid foundation for attention to detail and quality assurance at GreenLeaf Genetics.

Wietzki graduated with a degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Diversified Agriculture. She continues to advance her learning as she is currently working towards her MBA at Bellevue University.

GreenLeaf Genetics LLC, a joint venture between Syngenta and Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, offers licenses for corn and soybean genetic material to foundation seed houses and seed companies and facilitates the licensing of biotech traits from its parent companies. GreenLeaf Genetics is currently helping more than 200 seed companies to access genetics and traits from Syngenta and Pioneer.

Website: http://www.greenleafgenetics.com

Published: June 19, 2009