HGS BioScience is a world-class manufacturer of patent-protected extracted granule humate products, the preferred delivery system for nutritional and biological technologies.
HGS is shaping the future of soil health with its innovative and patented product portfolio to unleash every acre. Our product portfolio focuses on extracted humic and fulvic acids that unlock the nutrient bank in the soil, increase the concentration of organic matter, carbon, and microbes, improve stress management, and unleash the yield potential of crops. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, HGS has a North American footprint of six manufacturing plants and serves customers in 20+ countries. HGS has an aggressive growth plan over the next 5 years, positioning HGS as the global leader in humic substances.
HGS BioScience Leadership
Mike Steffeck, Chief Executive Officer
Mike has over 28 years of experience in the agricultural industry, with various roles in companies such as FMC Corporation, United Agri Products, Fuzion Technologies, LLC, Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings, J.R. Simplot Company, CropLife America, and HGS BioScience.
In his career, Mike has successfully managed acquisitions, integration of companies, and led the creation of several business and strategy units, with responsibilities including leading product development, marketing, supply chain, regulatory strategy, and procurement.
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Jakob Bredsguard, Chief Operating Officer
With more than 18 years of industry experience and 30+ patents to his name, Jake’s expertise in leading strategy, product development and process improvements make him ideally suited for this role. He previously founded and was chief technology officer of Biosynthetic Technologies.
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Frank Eunice, Chief Financial Officer
Frank has 29 years of experience leading finance teams within the manufacturing sector on strategic growth, forecasting, and M&A. He has successfully managed multiple acquisitions and integrations, and has led many process and system improvements.
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Jason White, Chief Commercial Officer
Jason has 2 decades of strategic leadership experience in the agricultural industry. His experience includes leadership positions with companies such as United Agri Products, Helena and most recently with Pinnacle Agriculture/J.R. Simplot Company. Throughout his career he has been involved in both sales and operational management as well as negotiating, facilitating, and integrating acquisitions.
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Scott Messer, VP of Sales and Marketing - US
Scott brings more than 20 years of experience in connecting growers to products that improve their yields. He is known throughout the agriculture industry for his ability to deliver quality customer experiences with specialty fertilizer and crop production solutions. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, Scott will have even more ways to deliver value to customers.
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David Gilles, VP of Technology and Development
David has more than 10 years of experience leading research and development and quality control strategy and execution. Previously, David thrived in roles as co-founder and CEO of Phase 3 Lab Solutions as well as co-founder and CTO of Küleon Biosciences.
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Greg McManic, Director of QA/QC and Product Development
Greg has over 27 years of experience in the agricultural industry, with various roles in companies such as Adjuvants Unlimited, Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings, J.R. Simplot Company, and HGS BioScience. In his career, he has successfully built formulations for pesticides, adjuvants, micronutrients, and biologics. Some of Greg’s strengths include Integration of product lines, supporting supply chain, regulatory process, and field trials, and he holds several patents on his formulations.
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