ANKENY, Iowa, Aug. 15, 2024 — Albaugh, LLC announced today that David Winston, Key Account Manager – Seed Treatments, has announced his retirement, effective December 31, following a highly respected seed industry sales career that has spanned nearly 45 years. He has been with Albaugh since 2014.
Albaugh has also announced that Quentin Edelman has joined the company as a Key Account Manager on the seed treatment team. In this role, he will be working with customers across the Central Corn Belt. Edelman brings more than 12 years of seed industry/seed equipment experience that includes sales and national accounts management, among other leadership responsibilities.
“This is an exciting time of transition for our team,” said Chris Zita, Director – Seed Treatments. “David has had a distinguished career in the seed and seed treatment industry, and we’re honored that he chose to spend part of it here with us at Albaugh. His cheerful demeanor, his deep knowledge of the industry, and his passion for bringing the best solutions to his customers have made him a respected colleague to many over the years,” Zita explained. “I have worked with David for more than 30 years and it has been a true honor for me, both personally and professionally, to call him a mentor, comrade, and friend. The Albaugh Seed Treatment Team is stronger because of David’s contributions, and we all join him in celebrating his well-deserved retirement.”
“At the same time, we are very excited to welcome Quentin to the Albaugh team,” Zita continued. “He has a solid reputation and has established a number of very strong industry relationships in his career. Albaugh is committed to providing superior collaboration and customized solutions for our seed treatment customers, and Quentin’s energy and passion for this industry, and his results-driven style made him a natural fit for our team.”
Edelman is a graduate of Peru State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He resides in Omaha, Neb.