Omaha, Nebraska, USA
August 11, 2009

Ryan Betka joined the finance department at GreenLeaf Genetics in Omaha, Nebraska serving as Financial Analyst.

Betka is responsible for performing financial analysis to support business decisions and planning processes. He will also provide professional accounting support, including financial and management reporting. “I’m excited to be part of a progressive organization that is helping to shape the agriculture industry,” said Betka.

According to Dawn Judkins, Chief Financial Officer, “Ryan will be a great addition to our finance department. His experience in financial analysis coupled with his agriculture background will serve as a great asset to the company as we continue to support independent seed companies.”

Betka formerly worked as a Senior Audit Assistant for Deloitte & Touche LLP. A graduate of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with majors in Accounting and Finance, Betka was inducted into the Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society at the University and served as a National Board Director for Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.

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: August 11, 2009