Each of the STA Business Divisions is managed by industry recognized experts to develop the right solutions for our clients. Our senior management team includes plant pathologists, seed production managers, molecular plant breeders and business managers. A network of leading university scientists, industry leaders, breeders, and quality assurance experts ensures our senior management team is abreast with current technologies and industry direction.

John R. Mizicko, President of Eurofins STA Laboratories

Gene Hookstra, Ph.D., Division Manager of Genetic Services

Asgar Shir, DNA Lab Manager

Russell Maxwell, IEF/Protein Lab Manager

Judit Monis, Ph.D., Division Manager of Plant Health Services

Narceo Bajet, Ph.D., Senior Scientist/Lab Manager, Colorado Seed Health

Anna Egland, Lab Manager, California Seed Health

Linda Barbosa, RST, Manager of Seed Analysis

Darrell A. Maddox, Consultant

Additionally, Department Managers and Scientists with considerable knowledge in their respective fields have significant input into company decisions. Collectively, this team at STA Laboratories brings over 200 years of seed testing, plant health and genetic experience to our services to proudly provide the most reliable results so you can make the best possible business decisions for your seed and plant products.