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George LeGrande

Hamilton

Summary

Results-driven agricultural sales and management leader with 20+ years of experience across retail, manufacturing, and distribution. Demonstrated success in delivering multi-million-dollar revenue growth, launching industry-leading products, and building high-performing teams. Skilled in business planning, go-to-market strategy, and fostering collaborative partnerships to achieve sustainable results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Director

Wilbur Ellis Company
10.2017 - 08.2025
  • Promoted from Texas Territory Manager to Field Director within two years.
  • Directed a team of 20 sales professionals, driving product portfolio adoption across diverse markets.
  • Designed and implemented targeted business plans, boosting market share and customer engagement.

National Claims Manager

Bayer CropScience
05.2013 - 10.2017
  • Oversaw national product claims and the Seed Shared Risk program.
  • Developed and launched a mobile app to streamline claims processing and fulfillment.
  • Established the Product Claims Associates program, improving high-volume claim processing and auditing efficiency.

Field Sales Representative

Bayer CropScience
10.2008 - 05.2013
  • Managed crop protection and seed sales in the Texas Panhandle.
  • Launched Balance Flexx, Laudis, Stratego YLD, and Huskie in Sorghum.
  • Introduced Glytol and Twinlink traits in FiberMax cotton, increasing adoption rates.

Sales Agronomist

Agriliance
11.1999 - 10.2008
  • Provided crop scouting and agronomic recommendations for corn, cotton, wheat, and sorghum.
  • Surpassed sales goals consistently through strong client relationships and customized solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Forestry

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA

Skills

  • Go-to-market strategy development
  • Plant nutrition management
  • Team leadership
  • Product lifecycle oversight
  • Public speaking skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Technology proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Grew Wilbur Ellis proprietary product sales from $200M to $340M in 5 years while maintaining profit margins.
  • Expanded Bayer CropScience territory sales from $6M to $18M in West Texas.
  • Increased Agriliance retail sales from $2M to $10M over eight years.

Timeline

Field Director

Wilbur Ellis Company
10.2017 - 08.2025

National Claims Manager

Bayer CropScience
05.2013 - 10.2017

Field Sales Representative

Bayer CropScience
10.2008 - 05.2013

Sales Agronomist

Agriliance
11.1999 - 10.2008

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Northwestern State University

Master of Science - Forestry

Stephen F. Austin State University

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