AgriNovus Indiana adds to Board of Directors, Innovation Council and names Executive Committee Leadership

2021-04-05T16:43:56-04:00March 27, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (March 27, 2019) — AgriNovus Indiana, the state’s initiative to promote and accelerate the growth of the agbioscience sector, has added two new members to its board of directors: Gene Miles, president and CEO, First Farmers Bank & Trust Melissa Proffitt, partner-in-charge of client relations and chairs the Food and Agribusiness Group and Energy Group, Ice Miller LLP “These new additions to the AgriNovus Board of Directors continue to highlight the reach and expanse of the Indiana agbioscience sector,” said Beth Bechdol, president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana. “A premier community bank specializing in agricultural lending in the Midwest and a full-service national law firm with robust start-up, intellectual property and economic development practices for food and agricultural clients illustrate the next level of support for the agbiosciences.” Gene Miles is president and CEO for First Farmers Bank & [...]

AgriNovus Indiana adds statewide agbioscience leaders to Board of Directors and Innovation Council

2021-04-05T16:43:56-04:00January 30, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (January 30, 2019) — AgriNovus Indiana, the state’s initiative to promote and accelerate the growth of the agbiosciences sector, has added two new members to its board of directors: Alan Tio, CEO, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation Chris Lowery, senior vice president, Workforce Alignment for Ivy Tech Community College “The addition of these leaders to the AgriNovus Board of Directors exemplifies the commitment of local economic development organizations and our educational institutions to grow the Indiana agbioscience sector,” said Beth Bechdol, president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana. “An economic development initiative from northeast Indiana recognizes the critical strategic opportunities to grow business and talent in its local communities. And, we welcome an outstanding new representative from one of our founding investors and partners, Ivy Tech.” Alan Tio is the CEO of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo). In this role, he [...]

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