“Jeff is an accomplished professional with extremely strong leadership skills,” said Pat Bowe, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of The Andersons, Inc. “Jeff’s business and leadership experience gained over his 20 years with the U.S. Army, Orica Mining Services and Intrepid make him an excellent addition to my Corporate Leadership Team. Jeff’s sales and marketing focus will be a good fit for our Plant Nutrient Group and he brings a new commercial perspective to our company.”
Blair looks forward to furthering the group in changing ag industry.
“I am profoundly honored to join The Andersons, Pat and his leadership team,” Blair said. “The Andersons is an incredible company with strong values and a tremendous reputation in the industry. I look forward to working with the leadership team and everyone at the Plant Nutrient Group to help it thrive in this rapidly changing agricultural landscape.”
Blair joins The Andersons from Intrepid Potash, Inc., where he was vice-president of sales and marketing. There, he led his team through a period of strategic transition, helping Intrepid revamp its market strategy; rapidly improve its potash margins and greatly expand its Trio and by-product sales. Before Intrepid, he held a variety of business and legal roles for Orica Mining Services and Holme Roberts & Owen, a Denver-based international law firm. Blair began his career as a ranger-qualified Airborne Infantry Officer with the U.S. Army, serving with the U.S.'s quick reaction force for Europe and Africa. He later led intelligence teams in deployments to Bosnia and Afghanistan, the last of which was as the Military Intelligence Detachment Commander for the U.S. Special Forces.
Blair received his bachelor of arts degree in political economy from Princeton University and obtained his juris doctorate from the University of Colorado.
This is the most recent change in executive leadership within the company. In August, Srikanth Dasari wasnamed vice-president and treasurer of The Andersons, Inc.He is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of key finance functions, including treasury, tax, investor relations and financial risk, and also will play a role supporting rail car leasing and ethanol risk management. He will report to John Granato, chief financial officer.
