L-R: Zhan-Bin Liu, Senior Research Scientist; Sarah Wiste, Sales Support Supervisor; Brian Hutzel, Production Shift Supervisor; Cara Harris, Administrative Coordinator; Stacia Burns, Business Process Expert, CRM. Photographer: Duane Tinkey.
Champions of Farmer Success
No matter what their role, the employees at Corteva Agriscience are dedicated to our purpose: to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Meet a few of our colleagues from the Global Business Center in Johnston, IA.
Q: What do you love most about Greater Des Moines/your community?
Zhan-bin: Walking around the downtown Des Moines Farmer’s Market from May to October is my favorite weekend activity. My family enjoys the fresh produce from local farmers and producers.
Sarah: I love that we’re close to so many things — great trails to explore and so many ways to get involved.
Brian: Born and raised in Des Moines, what I love most is the growth and evolution of the community.
Cara: Seeing the city blossom with new communities, things to do, and people from all over the world – it’s amazing. I love the people here – how they come together in times of need and help each other out. I love the diversity in our communities, the growth yet we have a small-town atmosphere.
Stacia: That it’s growing and changing but is still a safe place to raise a family. Our downtown is continually evolving. It has amazing recreational and social opportunities – there’s something for everyone!
Q: What led to a career in agriculture?
Zhan-bin: My degree in Plant Molecular Biology led me to a research scientist position. I developed a passion for improving agricultural productivity and nutritional values of crops.
Sarah: I didn’t have an educational background in agriculture but did have a background in supply and shipping and thankfully that helped me land a position with Corteva.
Brian: The Pioneer® brand always stood for quality products and strong employee engagement. The company has a major focus on the next generation of agrisciences and technologies – that’s what attracted me to this career.
Cara: Agriculture is the foundation of our survival, and I am proud to have an active role in an industry that is so vital to our country.
Stacia: I love working for a company whose mission is to enrich the lives of farmers and find sustainable ways to feed an ever-growing population.
Q: What do you love about your job?
Zhan-bin: I get great satisfaction in being able to work collaboratively across Research & Development to reach our goals. I believe management trusts my decisions and supports my daily work.
Sarah: Corteva offers so many great benefits. The people I work with are great and supportive of each other. I also love that Corteva enables employee engagement in community service.
Brian: I find great joy developing teams and being a part of a lot of growth of various departments here at Corteva.
Cara: The people. The job can be challenging at times but working together as a team and getting it done makes the hard work worthwhile!
Stacia: I love that I get to work with so many wonderful people from around the world and learn about different cultures.
7000 NW 62nd Avenue | Johnston, IA 50131 | (515) 535-4500 | www.corteva.com
