Pinnacle Agriculture Names Robert Marchbank President and CEO

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Pinnacle Operating Corporation has named Robert Marchbank President and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Marchbank will lead Pinnacle's agriculture retail and wholesale distribution businesses across 27 states. 

Pinnacle built its agricultural retail and wholesale distribution business through acquisitions and greenfield establishments. The company operates through its Sanders, AgVenture Pinnacle, OptiGro, Innvictis Crop Care, LLC, Meridian Agriculture Distribution, Mission Seed Solutions, LLC and Altitude Crop Innovations, LLC brands. Pinnacle is multifaceted in its operations, which include seed production and sales, agricultural chemical distribution, bulk handling of fertilizer, precision agriculture services and general merchandise for the farming, livestock and wildlife industries.

"Rob is an exceptionally talented leader with a proven track record in wholesale distribution. The knowledge, vision and experience that he brings to Pinnacle will be an invaluable asset for the Company's employees, customers, suppliers and investors," says Samuel Feinstein, Partner at Apollo Global Management and Member of Pinnacle's Board of Directors. "We are very excited to have Rob join the Pinnacle team and know that Rob will be an unparalleled leader for Pinnacle's next chapter of profitable growth." 

Prior to joining Pinnacle, Marchbank most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of ProBuild Holdings, Inc., which, prior to its acquisition by Builders FirstSource, Inc., was one of the nation's largest professional building materials suppliers. 

"I am excited to join the Pinnacle team," says Marchbank. "In particular, I am honored and privileged to have the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and talented group of individuals. Pinnacle is a great organization with a solid legacy and an incredibly bright future. I look forward to helping Pinnacle continue to develop its employees and be the best at serving its customers so that they can grow profitably. 

"I would also like to thank Kenny Cordell for his immense contributions to both Pinnacle and the industry more broadly over the course of his career. I look forward to continuing to work with and learn from Kenny as he transitions into a role on Pinnacle's Board of Directors." 

 

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