Jon Sammons
About Jon Sammons
Jon Sammons is the Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Agronomy at Kula Bio, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the agricultural sector, having held various roles at ICL Specialty Fertilizers and Sustane Natural Fertilizer, Inc., and holds a PhD in Environmental Horticulture from The Ohio State University.
Current Position at Kula
Jon Sammons serves as the Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Agronomy at Kula Bio. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic direction and growth in the agricultural sector. His role encompasses overseeing sales initiatives, marketing strategies, and agronomic practices, ensuring alignment with industry standards and customer needs.
Previous Experience at ICL Specialty Fertilizers
Jon Sammons has extensive experience at ICL Specialty Fertilizers, where he worked in various capacities. He served as the Specialty Agriculture Marketing Manager for the Americas from 2015 to 2018, and as the Regional Business Lead for Specialty Agriculture in North America from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he briefly held the position of New Product Evaluation Manager in 2015. His tenure at ICL provided him with a solid foundation in agricultural marketing and business development.
Career at Sustane Natural Fertilizer, Inc.
Before joining ICL Specialty Fertilizers, Jon Sammons worked at Sustane Natural Fertilizer, Inc. as the Director of Research and Sales Manager for the Central US from 2008 to 2014. In this role, he was responsible for leading research initiatives and managing sales operations, contributing to the company's growth in natural fertilizer solutions.
Educational Background
Jon Sammons has a strong academic background in Environmental Horticulture. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in the same field from The Ohio State University from 2002 to 2004. He also completed his undergraduate studies at Miami University from 1996 to 2000.