Raven Industries Names Executive Director for Raven Autonomy™
December 23 2019 - 9:15AM
Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company; NASDAQ:RAVN) announced today
that it has named Wade Robey as Executive Director of Raven
Autonomy™. Raven Autonomy™, one of the company’s two strategic
platforms for growth, will propel its Applied Technology Division
to become the industry leader in autonomous agricultural solutions.
This strategic growth platform builds upon the Division’s existing
machine control technology, while also innovating smart machine
platforms/implements to achieve fully-autonomous solutions across
the farming enterprise.
In this role, Robey will oversee and direct all business
development and operational efforts related to accelerating
autonomous agricultural solutions to the marketplace.
“We are excited by the leadership and experience that Wade will
bring to this role and strategic effort,” said Brian Meyer, Vice
President of Raven Applied Technology. “He has proven himself to be
an innovative and collaborative business leader — and under his
leadership, Raven Autonomy is well-poised for long-term
success.”
Robey previously served as Director of Engineering and Director
of Product Management & Business Development for the company.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences and
a Master of Science in Avian Physiology from Auburn University and
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Nutrition from Virginia Tech.
About Raven Industries, Inc.
Raven Industries (NASDAQ: RAVN) is dedicated to providing
innovative, high-value products and solutions that solve great
challenges throughout the world. Raven is a leader in precision
agriculture, high-performance specialty films, and lighter-than-air
technologies. Since 1956, Raven has designed, produced, and
delivered exceptional solutions, earning the company a reputation
for innovation, product quality, high performance, and unmatched
service. For more information, visit http://ravenind.com.
About Raven Applied
TechnologyRaven Applied Technology is helping
feed a growing population by delivering impactful technology that
improves agricultural efficiency for custom applicators and growers
around the world. From field computers to sprayer and planter
controls, GPS guidance steering systems, wireless and logistics
technology, Raven provides precision agriculture products and
solutions designed to reduce operating costs and improve yields.
Learn more at http://ravenprecision.com.
Contact InformationLisa
McElrath, Manager of Corporate CommunicationsMeagan Huisman,
Marketing Specialist Raven Industries+1 (605) 336-2750
Source: Raven Industries
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