Eurofins Agroscience Services announces new leadership & field expansion in North America

Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) announced that Billie Riles has joined the team in the United States as Director of Field Operations effective December 14, 2020. 

Billie will lead all aspects of EAS’ Field Research operations in the U.S., with sites in Sanger, California; Mebane, North Carolina; Jeffersonville, Georgia; and the newest station in Lafayette, Indiana, as well as several satellite locations in multiple EPA zones. 

With nearly 25 years’ experience in agriculture and contract research industries, Billie brings a focus on quality and a dedication to operational excellence to the EAS team. She joins EAS Group from SGS North America, Inc., where most recently she served as General Manager for Seed, Crop & Chemistry. 

In addition, EAS is expanding its Field Research capabilities by formally establishing a site in Lafayette, Indiana, to accommodate the increasing demand for quality contract field research services. 

The addition of this field research station expands EAS Group’s reach into Region 5, which is a critical area for regulatory testing of crops and crop protection products. Having utilized this site as a satellite for the last several years, EAS is able to ensure consistent, reliable and timely study execution for a variety of crops. 

The Lafayette site will serve as a center of excellence for field pollinator ecotoxicology, as well as field efficacy and GLP residue field trials. 

“I am very excited for this opportunity,” Billie said. “My passion is in the field, and I am looking forward to helping grow the EAS field research business with this amazing team.” 

This appointment and recent expansion demonstrate the EAS team’s commitment to strengthening its portfolio of contract field research services and continuously enhancing both quality and operational excellence to ensure clients receive world-class service. 

For further information, contact: Nichole Berkenhoff, Director of Marketing & Business Development (NicholeBerkenhoff@EurofinsUS.com)