Dan Swalla joined Renze as sales and marketing manager today. Swalla comes to Renze with 32 years of seed industry experience including 30 years with Garst Seed Company and its predecessors.

“We are thrilled to have Dan on our team at Renze,” remarked Tim Renze, general manager of the family-owned company located near Carroll, Iowa. “As Renze positions itself to grow our sales and territory, Dan will provide valuable insight, skills, and passion for this industry as well as our customers’ success.”

During his time with Garst, Swalla held titles including regional manager, supply manager, field services manager, national sales manager, regional and district sales manager, data processing manager, and worked in IT. He also served as operations manager for Midwest Seed Genetics.

“Adding a seed industry veteran of such high caliber to our staff as sales and marketing manager is one more indication of our intention to grow at Renze,” stated Craig Williams, operations manager. “Dan will help develop our strategy to expose the secret that is Renze seed.”

Having lived in Carroll County for years, Swalla has known about Renze and appreciates the company’s spotless reputation. “I know this is a good company and one of my goals is to help them grow,” Swalla said. “In today’s seed industry, companies like Renze with great product lines need to grow to succeed. That means more customers planting their products, achieving better results.”

Swalla and his wife, Sheryl, reside in Coon Rapids and are the parents of four grown children. They also have four grandchildren. When he’s not working, Swalla enjoys outdoor activities of all kinds, particularly hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening.

Renze is located near Carroll, Iowa, and was founded by Joe Renze in 1939. Cyril Renze, Joe’s son, is still active in the business and celebrated his 82nd birthday on May 30. Tim and Jeff Renze represent the third generation of the family working in the seed industry.