Jim Girardin Sr. began his career with the Arrow Seed Company in
June of 1959 after graduating from the University of Nebraska. He joined
his father, Leonard Girardin who had purchased the company in 1954
. Jim took over as president of the company in 1977 and now serves as CEO.
Jim Girardin Jr. received his bachelor's degree from the University
of Nebraska in Agronomy and did his graduate work in Horticulture,
specifically turf grass. Jim's knowledge and experience in the turf
grass field has been a great asset to Arrow Seed. He joined the family business in 1994 and serves as
President of the company.
Max Richeson joined the Arrow Seed Company in 1972 and serves as
general manager. Max coordinates all warehouse activities including
shipping.
Brian Johnson, Arrow Seed's Production Agronomist, joined the company in 2005. He works closely with the seed producers providing agronomic support.
Jody Stark resides in Niobrara, Nebraska and has been a salesman
for the company since July of 2000. He calls on dealers in the Northern
part of Nebraska and those in South Dakota.
Rich Russell is the company's sales agronomist calling on dealers in southern and western Nebraska. Rich joined the Arrow Seed team at the end of 2007.
Linda Dowse is Arrow Seed's Dealer Accounts Receivable Clerk and
has been with the company since 1986. Linda is responsible for billing
to dealers and shares receptionist duties.
Deb Girardin takes care of Advertising and Promotions, as well as serving as Human Resource person for Arrow Seed. She has been with the company since 1998.
Julie Tatman joined Arrow Seed in May of 2007 as a receptionist. She will most likely answer the phone when you call.