Meet our Team
The team here at Black Earth has a diverse skillset that aims to provide top-notch service and education to our customers. Our team shares a passion for agricultural sustainability, soil health, and leaving a better world for the next generation.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SALES MANAGER
German Rodriguez
German is a business and agriculture professional, with a diploma in International Business Management and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Zamorano University (Honduras). Has expertise in international market development and sales. Started working with Black Earth in 2017 and manages sales and business development in over 30 countries, covering Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. He has a growing portfolio of clients and has successfully implemented strategic market developments.German is originally from El Salvador. His family produces and imports coffee, therefore, has been involved in the agriculture industry his whole life. Bilingual (Spanish and English). He’s lived in Canada for 14 years and has worked in the agriculture industry in Toronto & Calgary.
Midwest Sales Representative: Midwest United States
Mike Erdman
Starting in 2015, Mike has covered the Eastern Half of USA as a Senior Sales Representative for Black Earth. Working with agribusiness people and growers specializing in soil biology and chemistry, the focus is on improving soil health and productivity in more sustainable farming practices. After graduating from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor in Ag Industries in 1979, Mike then became a Certified Crop Advisor in 1996. He farmed in East Central Illinois until 1992 on a grain, horticulture, and livestock farm. From 1992-2015, Mike worked in agribusinesses as a District Seed Rep, Corp Consultant for a major retail fertilizer company, Farm Drainage Company, International Soil Lab Company and a True Solution Liquid Fertilizer Company. Soil Health is Mike’s passion with expertise in helping growers and agribusiness people with the economics behind it.
Business Representative: ASIA
Rayman Liu, Ph.D
Rayman supports our Western Coast North American & Asia dealer and distributor network. With expertise in technical sales, he helps our partners expand their business. Rayman is extremely passionate about soil health! With a Ph.D. degree in soil fertility from the University of Florida and over 12 years of experience in the agriculture industry, he specialized in the fertilizer sector in North America and China. Rayman is bilingual in Chinese and English.
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Business Representative: International
Jorge Ramirez
Jorge joined the Black Earth team in February 2022 as the International Sales Representative. With his Agronomy degree from Zamorano and an MBA from Tulane University. Several Years of experience in different branches of the agricultural sector. Jorge was the production manager for more than 5,500 hectares of palm oil, then he worked in the coffee sector in where he managed more than 800 hectares of coffee from planting to export, opening of new markets in Europe and North America. In the banana sector, manager of certifications; including Rain Forest Alliance and Global GAP, development of the tropical fruit brands and entry into the European and Spanish markets.
Business Representative: Canada
Katelyn Miller
Katelyn’s background in Canadian Agriculture gives her a sophisticated grasp of the needs of our clients and end-user goals. Her passion for this industry comes from her involvement in her family’s mixed farming operation in the Westlock, AB area. She has had many careers inside Canadian Agriculture from customer service to R&D to sales, so she constantly strives to provide her clients with great service and technical knowledge!
Product development manager
Bernier Coto
He is an Agricultural Engineer from the Technological Institute of Costa Rica with a Master’s Degree in Agribusiness Management from the University of Costa Rica. He has 23 years of experience in the commercialization of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, seeds, fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, adjuvants and growth regulators. He also has more than 15 years of experience in the design and formulation of fertilizers, bio stimulants, organic and microbiological products, as well as their use in different agricultural crops. International speaker on issues related to the bioremediation of agricultural soils with the use of humic substances and microbiological inputs. Academic experience in business related courses such as marketing and finance at Costa Rican Universities. 15 years of experience in a managerial position in companies related to the marketing of agro-inputs.
USA West Coast Sales Representative
Danika Dixon
Meet Danika Dixon, our dynamic West Coast Sales Representative. With her deep roots in a small farming community in the Pacific Northwest and armed with an Agriculture degree from Montana State University, Danika brings a true passion for the industry to our team. Her knowledge and experience span a wide range of areas, including chemicals, fertilizer, seed, technology, and quality control. Danika is dedicated to cultivating strong relationships with our valued customers along the sunny shores. She combines her expertise with a sprinkle of Pacific Northwest charm, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of support and guidance. Her enthusiasm, deep understanding of the industry, and commitment to excellence will contribute to the continued success of our customers on the West Coast.
Join our team
We are searching for sales representatives located in California and Europe. Contact us today.
