April 7, 2009

Rob Clark, President and CEO of the Pickseed Companies Group, is pleased to announce that Marissa McDowell has joined its Pickseed Oregon sales staff. Marissa recently attended Linn-Benton Community College and traveled throughout the U.S. as a member of the National Award Winning Livestock Judging Team for 2 years while pursuing a degree in Agriculture.

Pickseed Oregon is lead by its Executive Vice President, Chris McDowell. Chris is the mother of Marissa and Mandi Mack, another member of the Pickseed Oregon sales staff. Pickseed Oregon also employs Debbie McDowell, Chris’s sister-in-law and Steve Smith, Chris’s step-father. Recently, Elaine Smith, Chris’s mother, retired from Pickseed Oregon after 27 years of service.

Tom Pick, Chairman of the Pickseed Companies Group, stated “Pickseed has always been a family-oriented business, which has extended well beyond Pick family members”.

The Pickseed Companies Group is a leader in the development, production and distribution of turfgrass and forage crop seeds. Since its beginning in 1947, Pickseed has built a trusted and proven reputation for quality, agronomic advice and a commitment to research and technology. Pickseed currently has locations across Canada, Oregon and Arizona and operates under the Pickseed, Mapleseed, Seed Research of Oregon, TurfOne and Royal brand names.

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Published: April 7, 2009