John H. Korns MBA

636-***-**** adx9mh@r.postjobfree.com

Agricultural & Horticulture Operations & Program Manager

A dynamic, confident agricultural leader with a history of success in creating and bringing to life strategic business projects. Adept at leading organizations and teams to achieve positive results, both leader and group contributor. Excels under pressure amidst a competitive landscape. Proven ability to generate revenues in the legacy Agriculture, Horticulture, Cannabis, Hemp and other industries. In pursuit of a salaried role within agriculture or cross-industry leader that will offer room for professional development and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Business Development & Operations Leadership

Multi-Site Administration / Cross Functional Teamwork

Controlled Environment Facilities Management / Greenhouse Equipment & Automation

Multi-Crop Stewardship & Field Crop Analysis

Communication, People Skills, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Team Building

Budgeting/Forecasting/Cost Management, Supplier Negotiations, Strategic Planning,

Professional Synopsis

O’REIILY’S AUTO PARTS (S.E. Michigan)

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (district 291) February 2022 – 06/30/23

Developed processes to enhance customer experience during Labor Crunch

Defined existing corporate metrics to focus all levels of associates to achieve daily & monthly goals.

Worked to enhance communications between retail, commercial and internal supply chain operators.

Trained associates on Business Process management to alleviate issues with labor and recruiting.

Lead by example on defining what constitutes a positive customer experience via communication.

Trained associates on sales techniques: Selling, Telling, Consulting and Joining

Traveled to various Retail/Commercial centers.

oAligned Management and Staff on Customer Experience metrics.

oCommunicated key factors in achieving Sales and return Business.

oReviewed Business Process Management

oDefined Key Performance Indicators used to overcome labor and management shortages.

oOrganic Growth through cognitive adherence to key metrics and performance indicators

oServant Leadership

Post Covid

DBA JOHN KORNS MBA / GLOBAL AG VENTURES LLC

VICE PRESIDENT: OPERATIONS 2012 – NOVEMBER 2021

Demonstrate 20 years of experience in agriculture and horticulture program management.

Create and contribute actively to projects including controlled environment and open field production efforts focusing on agriculture and horticulture for hemp, traditional row crops, and greenhouse production.

Partner consistently with SMEs, manufacturers, vendors, and internal stakeholders on a cross-functional level

Clearly outline project costs, operating expenses, and capital spending plans ranging from $3M to $1.3B

Commission glasshouses, laboratories, field production, along with growth rooms and chambers

Act in a stewardship role to define start-up organization needs pertinent to finalizing operations protocol.

Lead plant propagation with seed/clone values ranging from $600K to multi-million-dollar amounts.

Guide plant nutrition, including laboratory-to-flower-Harvest custom delivery programs for multiple crops.

Commission operations programs including greenhouse, field transplant, laboratory, and growth chamber.

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DBA JOHN KORNS MBA / GLOBAL AG VENTURES LLC

Cannabis & Hemp programs 2016 – 11/2021

Helped to develop multiple Cannabis & Hemp start-ups (AR/AZ/MO/OK/OR/WA/MI)

Specialized in Controlled Environment & Greenhouse Cultivation

Specialized in Outdoor Cultivation: Cannabis & Hemp (Flower/Textile)

Research/Selection/Testing

oConsumables: Media/Containers/Nutrients/Bio-Additives/Bio-Insecticides/etc

oEquipment: Lighting/Irrigation/Fertigation/Control Systems/R&D/Extraction/Sensors, etc

oHuman Resources: Worked with various recruitment agencies to select personnel: GED – Ph.D.

oTesting: Crop – Tissues/Leachate/root/solutions/nutrient/media/ pre & post-Harvest/scouting

oDesigned Glasshouses for Cannabis Operations, Breeding & Selection

MENDEL BIO-ENERGY SEED CO. (start-up)

DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN/ CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS 2010 – 2011

Leased, revamped, and commissioned a research station located in Tifton, GA.

Created and brought to life greenhouse growing systems for various Miscanthus breeding programs.

Introduced a seedling propagation program, in partnership with Nationwide Greenhouse Growers, used during field trials within the East Coast, Mid-South, Midwest, and Southern CA regions.

Carefully evaluated crops in more than 12 states, including trials, stewardship, and sustainability programs

Leased building facilities and equipment to manage operations onsite in Memphis, TN.

Liaison with Producers

GROUP LIMAGRAIN/HARRIS MORAN SEED CO. (turn-around)

DIRECTOR RESEARCH & BREEDING OPERATIONS (AMPA LEAD) 2009 – 2010

Succeeded in increasing Vegetable breeding field crop yields by 30% and greenhouse throughput by 81%

Developed and launched the use of a multi-research station, technology upgrade program for all greenhouses, labs, and farm production environments. (California, Wisconsin, Florida, Mexico)

Managed operations three domestic research and breeding sites, internal consultant on International Programs

Coordinated efforts of a safety program that resulted in growth from 52% to 93% audit.

Americas, Pacific, Asia Lead (AMPA)

Liaison with Producers

GLASSHOUSE INC.

VICE PRESIDENT: OPERATIONS 2005 – 2009

Developed research and production sites such as greenhouses, laboratories, and controlled environments.

Played an integral role in completing international projects focused on Protected Agriculture and Horticulture

Functioned as a Glasshouse representative working with local government staff, vendors, manufacturers, and trade shows.

Engaged in all facets of new business development as a critical stakeholder.

Developed and led global teams comprised of numerous SMEs.

Liaison with Producers

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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

DIRECTOR - RESEARCH & EXTENSION FACILITIES 2000 – 2005

Functioned as a Project Lead to manage capital from a $20M+ research facility to a $300K growth chamber purchase endeavor.

Spearheaded a series of high-profile capital projects during tenure; developed operating protocols, facilitated equipment purchases, engaged in joint ventures, and facilitated contracts for each effort.

Forged and maintained solid both domestic and global vendor relationships.

Served as a University of Maryland- NCR-101 Expert Representative for the USDA in Beltsville, MD

Education, Credentials & Involvement

Master of Business Administration, Global Management

Bachelor of Science, Business Management & Agriculture/ Controlled Environment Horticulture

Member, Project Management Institute International (PMI)

Member, Northwest Arkansas Project Management Chapter (NWAPM)

Leadership Award, Awarded by President of University of Maryland for work on a 20mm project involving the USDA, University of Maryland, and the State of Maryland

NCR-101 Controlled Environment Expert; Represented University of Maryland with United States Department of Agriculture

Projects & Programs: Asia (S. Korea, China), Africa, Australia, Canada, United States, Western Europe.

Hobbies: Creative Writing and Poetry, Listening to Lectures/podcast, Reading, Hiking, Hunting, Gardening, Travel, Fishing, Family

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