Company Profile
Columbia
Seeds’ strategy is to focus resources on the marketing and brand
development of its varieties while facilitating the flow of seed
directly from the producer to the marketplace. Using this strategy,
founding members Tom Pape and Scott Harer developed a Value Direct Link
between the producer and the marketplace. Columbia Seeds provides this
"Value Direct Link" through a close association with top quality
Pacific Northwest growers and multi-channel distribution systems.
Columbia Seeds "Value Direct Link" from producer to local and world
markets means tremendous value and savings for the entire grass seed
industry.
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Tom Pape: Pape’s
twenty years of experience in the seed industry is an extension of
his lifelong roots in agriculture beginning on the family farm. He
joined Lely Pacific Inc., a farm and turf equipment manufacturer, and
was appointed president in 1984. He joined Seed Research of Oregon in
1992 as Vice President and General Manager. Pape has an MBA from
Portland State University and is involved in many civic and industry
associations.
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Scott Harer: Harer
has over twenty years of turf and forage grass experience. Harer
started his career in the seed industry at Olds Seed Company in Madison
Wisconsin. He moved to Oregon in 1994 and recently worked as National
Sales Manager for Seed Research of Oregon. Harer has an MBA from
Portland State University and is actively involved with industry
associations.
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Ryan Jeffries: Ryan has over 22 years of turf, forage and native grass experience. Ryan started his career with Research Seeds/Land O’ Lakes in St. Joseph, MO. He recently worked as Turf Products Manager for Arkansas Valley Seeds. Jeffries has a BS from Missouri Western State University in Agri-Business and is actively involved with industry associations.
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Mary Harer: Mary has over 24 years of experience in the Turf and Forage grass industry. Mary started her career at Advanta Seeds West in 1987. She started her career as the Administrative Assistant then moved into the Production Department and eventually became the Production Manager. In 1999, she went to work for Seed Research of Oregon and was promoted to Office Manager. She has been employed by Columbia Seeds LLC for six years as Office Manager. Mary is active in various community projects and service organizations. She keeps Columbia Seeds in the forefront for helping build better communities with volunteer work and financial contributions for ongoing projects that pertain specifically to low income families & child literacy.
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Brenda Webster: Brenda is a native Oregonian. Brenda came to the Willamette Valley in 2002 from Prineville, OR. She attended Linn-Benton Community College and earned her Associate of Science degree with an emphasis on Agricultural Business Management. She was married in 2008 and in November 2009 she and her husband welcomed the arrival of thier first child, Joshua Tucker. As Administrative Assistant she takes care of a large variety of duties. She is the first voice you will hear when you call Columbia Seeds. She processes orders, processes accounts payables, works closely with our Office Manager and Sales staff. Because of Brenda and her dedication, we continue to provide quick and efficient customer service for our customers.
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