Alta Seeds Names Kelley Schlabs Customer Service and Technical Lead

Date:09-24-2013

Alta Seeds, the premium seed brand of Advanta US, announces the hiring of Kelley Schlabs as customer service and technical lead. Schlabs will manage all incoming customer communications, including technical questions, requests and orders.

“We’re committed to providing our customers with the best seed and service possible and that starts with good communication,” says Barry Lubbers, Alta Seeds director of sales. “This is a relationship business – exceptional customer service and support is crucial to us. Kelley shares this belief and is an excellent addition to our team.”

In addition to her customer service duties, Schlabs will be responsible for supporting the Alta Seeds sales staff with order entry, sales reports and seed shipments. She will assist with field tours, dealer meetings and distributor supply management.

Schlabs has over five years of experience working in the agricultural industry including positions with Cone Grain Elevator and Dimmit Feed & Supply. Most recently she worked in sales and supplier relations for Micro Beef Technologies. Schlabs earned a degree in animal science from Texas Tech University in 2009.

Alta Seeds provides U.S. growers with the latest technology and advanced genetics in grain and forage sorghum. The Alta Seeds product line-up is selected from the vast germplasm resources of Advanta, an international leader in the research, development, production and sales of sorghum.