eMerge Genetics, a specialty soybean seed company headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa has named Wayne Hoener as Vice President of Sales for the company. In his new role, Hoener will be responsible for directing and expanding the dealer network and implementing sales and marketing programs to support eMerge Genetics’ focus on non-GMO soybean seed for both conventional and specialty food and feed markets.

Hoener brings valuable experience to the eMerge Genetics team. Prior to joining Schillinger Genetics, Hoener held multiple roles in sales and product management with the Channel Bio group for 9 years. Prior to serving Channel Bio group, he worked with Asgrow Seed for 19 years. A graduate from Kansas State University, Hoener is also a Kansas native who spent his youth on a south central Kansas farm.

“Wayne has an excellent track record of customer commitment as well as keeping an eye on the changing world and what it will take to drive business in the future and meet customer demand,” said John Schillinger, President. “We have a real opportunity to bring the value of the novel products we are introducing from the producer to the end users. Wayne has the experience, integrity and has built the relationships within the industry to help us do that and we’re extremely excited to have him on board,” he said.

“I’m thrilled about this opportunity,” said Hoener. “What eMerge Genetics is doing is truly groundbreaking from both a product standpoint as well as from a market-driver standpoint. Our business is really about uncovering market needs across the globe, then developing products to fit those needs. In doing that, we’re closing the loop between end user and farmer – and I’m excited because that just benefits everyone.”