Roger Underwood and Jeff Becker, co-founders of Becker Underwood, Ames, IA, a leading specialty chemical producer of seed, agriculture, turf, horticulture and landscape products.Roger Underwood and Jeff Becker, co-founders of Becker Underwood, Ames, IA, a leading specialty chemical A Specialty chemical is a chemical produced for a specialized use. They are produced in lower volume than bulk chemicals, of which petrochemicals, made from oil feedstocks, are the most common. However, both are produced in a chemical plant. producer of seed, agriculture, turf turf: see lawn. turf In horticulture, the surface layer of soil with its matted, dense vegetation, usually grasses grown for ornamental or recreational use. , horticulture horticulture [Lat. hortus=garden], science and art of gardening and of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. Horticulture generally refers to small-scale gardening, and agriculture to the growing of field crops, usually on a large and landscape products, announce they are stepping back from their management responsibilities at the company. The two founders promoted current president, Dr. Peter Innes, to 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. . Innes was formerly group managing director of the MicroBio Group Limited--a UK-based company that was Becker Underwood's first international acquisition in 2000. Underwood and Becker are stepping back 23 years after founding Becker Underwood in a 640 square foot building in Ames. The company grew from $43,000 in first year sales to over $100 million in 2005. |
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