American Vanguard appoints David B. Cassidy Executive Vice President.NEWPORT BEACH Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 1996--American Vanguard Corporation (Nasdaq National Market: AMGD AMGD Acromesomelic Dysplasia, Grebe Type ) today announced the appointment of David B. Cassidy as Executive Vice President of its wholly- owned subsidiary Amvac Chemical Corporation. Mr. Cassidy brings to the Company more than 20 years of international chemical experience with FMC See fixed mobile convergence. Corporation and E.I. Dupont. In his new position he will be responsible for the Company's new product development, acquisitions and global expansion, marketing and sales efforts. For the past six years, Mr. Cassidy has held two key executive positions in FMC's $600 million agricultural chemical business and has played a major role in the rapid sales and profit growth of that business. Most recently, he was Director of Business Management with responsibility for developing and implementing business and product strategy and leading new product development, business development and planning on a worldwide basis. Prior to this assignment, he served for four years as the Area Director and General Manager of the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Agricultural Chemical business. Mr. Cassidy began his career at Dupont in 1974 as Product Manager and Planner. He moved to FMC in 1978 and rose rapidly through a series of management positions. He holds an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration in Business Administration from Stanford University Stanford University, at Stanford, Calif.; coeducational; chartered 1885, opened 1891 as Leland Stanford Junior Univ. (still the legal name). The original campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. David Starr Jordan was its first president. and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University. Eric G. Wintemute, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Vanguard, commented, "David offers the Company knowledge, experience and a track record of finding effective solutions to complex problems. His industry relationships and skilled leadership will serve our organization well as we continue in our mission to develop and market safe and effective chemical products to world markets." American Vanguard Corporation conducts its business through several subsidiaries including Amvac Chemical Corp., a specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and markets safe and effective products for agricultural and commercial uses; GemChem, Inc., a national distributor; Amvac Chemical UK Ltd., the Company's Surrey, England-based office; and Environmental Meditation, Inc., an environmental consulting firm. CONTACT: Eric G. Wintemute, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. American Vanguard Corporation (714) 260-1200 -or- AMGD'S INVESTOR RELATIONS Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. FIRM: Tamara Ehlin The Equity Group Inc. (212) 836-9607 |
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