Our Office Staff

 

	Jim Halbeisen Vice-President of Research, Education & Sales Jim started with us in November of 1994. Jim and his wife, Pat, have two daughters and four grandchildren. Jim farms on the weekends. Growers Mineral Solutions has been used on his farm since 1955. Email: jhalbeisen@growersmineral.com
	Matt Schoder,  Vice-President Finance & Operations Matt joined the Grower's team as Controller in September, 2018.  He is focused on the financial area, bringing over 22 years of experience in the manufacturing setting.  Along with his wife Christina and two daughters, Matt is excited about the cost, health, and environmental benefits of the Growers' products.  In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. Email: mschoder@growersmineral.com
	Paula Rice, Accounting Administrative Assistant Paula joined the Growers team December 2018 as an Accounting Administrative Assistant. She has two daughters and four grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and all things related to summer.   Email: price@growersmineral.com
	Carla Zika, Administrative Assistant Started with Growers in 1998. Carla and her husband John have a daughter Leah, a nurse practitioner and two sons Joseph and Christopher who are currently in the Ohio Air National Guard. Carla enjoys outdoor activities and quilting. Email: czika@growersmineral.com
	Zach Smith, Assistant to the Director of Research Zach started with us in 2017. Zach and his wife are expecting their first child in April, 2018. Zach was not raised on a farm and was educated in environmental impacts and management.  He is learning a lot about the Grower's program, and believes it has great economic and environmental potential. He is also trying to get as much on-farm experience as he can. Email: zsmith@growersmineral.com
	Åsa J. Bobel, Project Manager Åsa has been a member of the Growers Board of Directors since 2017 and joined the staff in 2018. She and her husband, Russell, have recently welcomed their first child, Freja (whom is the great granddaughter of the late co-founder, Joe Henry). Åsa graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Engineering Technology Management, then later returned for her masters in Engineering Management.  Åsa will take on the position of Project Manager where she will lead projects relating to production, safety and administrative improvements. She believes that the Growers program can have a positive impact in today’s world and is excited to use her previous production/manufacturing experience to contribute to the organization. Email: abobel@growersmineral.com
	Russell Bobel,  Vice-President Marketing & Technology  Email: rrbobel@growersmineral.com