Slater, Iowa
October 23,  2001

Garst Seed Company officials announce the appointment of Larry Lenz as the company's Logistics Manager.  "We are very pleased to announce Larry Lenz as Garst's new Logistics
Manager," says Steve Klein, Director of Sales and Marketing for Garst Seed Company. "Lenz brings a wealth of company experience and a diverse background in customer service and inventory management to this newly created position within Garst." 

As the Logistics Manager, Lenz will coordinate the activities of the Customer Service Department and the functions and activities of the Distribution Department. "These two departments work very closely with the sales force and other departments throughout the company in order to maximize service to our customers," explains Klein. "The Logistics Manager will play a key role in making sure our seed products are delivered to our customers in a timely and efficient manner."

Lenz is a six year employee of Garst Seed Company and most recently served as the company's Financial Services Manager and also served as Customer Service Manger for several years. Before joining Garst, Lenz worked in the State of Iowa Department of Agriculture as a regulatory accountant. Lenz, along with his wife Rhonda, have two children, Colton and Kayla and live in Coon Rapids, Iowa. He is a native of Early, Iowa, his parents are Mary Rose Lenz and the late Richard. Lenz is a graduate of University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Garst is the largest member of the Advanta group of companies. With corporate and research headquarters in Slater, Iowa, Garst is a key component of an expansive worldwide Advanta seed technology network that includes research, development and breeding facilities in 13 U.S. states and in 12 countries around the globe. Thus, Garst and  its worldwide sister companies employ thousands of technical staff to advance plant breeding, genetics and seed production - all with one goal in mind - to offer real benefits to farmers and help them succeed in their business of feeding the world.

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