DuPont Crop Protection names new key account managers

DuPont Crop Protection has added three key account managers to support its customers with distribution and retail businesses. Alison Williams and Robert Rainey have joined DuPont to take on new positions in key account management, while Som Somasundaram, a DuPont veteran, has accepted a new position within DuPont Crop Protection.

Williams will work with Crop Production Services, Inc. (CPS), from her base in Memphis, Tenn. Formerly with Valent U.S.A. Corporation, she brings a wealth of experience managing relationships with national distributors. Williams holds a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from the University of Tennessee.

Rainey will be based in Lakewood, Colo., and will address the needs of the Helena Chemical Company organization. He joins DuPont from CPS, where he managed product procurement. He earned a bachelor's degree in plant science from the University of California-Fresno.

Somasundaram has 19 years of experience with DuPont, including positions in sales, field development, research, marketing and sales management. In his new role, Somasundaram will serve customers including GROWMARK and Winfield Solutions, LLC. He holds a Ph.D. in entomology and toxicology from Iowa State University.

"The addition of these veteran industry executives enhances the strength and vigor of our customer support and partnership," said John Chrosniak, regional director, North America - DuPont Crop Protection. "The talents that Alison, Rob and Som contribute to our growing team strengthen DuPont commitment to supporting our customers with industry-leading resources and bring even more depth to our passion for collaborating with customers to anticipate and meet their needs."