At the heart of PowerPollen is our mission:
To empower seed producers and farmers to unlock the full production potential of their crops.
What began as a bold scientific endeavor has become a thriving commercial enterprise. Our patented technologies are now deployed on thousands of acres across the U.S. and internationally, delivering measurable value to seed companies and growers by maximizing yields, improving seed quality and optimizing resource use.
Our success is powered by a world-class team of scientists, agronomists, engineers and marketers, all united by a shared purpose. By enabling precise, scalable and reliable pollination, we help our partners achieve greater profitability and sustainability—advancing the future of agriculture, one innovation at a time.
Meet the innovators, leaders and board members driving PowerPollen’s global impact today.
Leadership Team
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Carl Cox
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD MEMBER
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Todd Krone, Ph.D.
FOUNDER & CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER / BOARD MEMBER
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Jason Cope
FOUNDER & CHIEF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICER
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Mark Westgate, Ph.D.
CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER
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Kavi Chawla
CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
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Crystal Bruntz
VP OF FINANCE
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Jason Kelsick
VP OF ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS
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Federico Valverde, Ph.D.
VP OF R&D; BIOLOGY
Board of Directors
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Paul Schickler
BOARD CHAIRMAN
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Jorge Fernández Vidal
BOARD DIRECTOR
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Mark Oman
BOARD DIRECTOR
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Jeff Taylor
BOARD DIRECTOR
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Scott Uknes
BOARD DIRECTOR
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Brian Jones
BOARD ADVISOR