Diaz-Saavedra directly reports to Jim Black, Certis USA Director of Business Development. Black said, “With growing consumer demand for the use of biopesticides, management of the home and garden segment is a critical position in our company. With Gabe’s extensive experience in both biopesticides and the home/garden and ornamental/nursery/greenhouse markets, he’s a great fit for this position.”
Diaz-Saavedra joined Certis USA in 2017. He has an MBA with a concentration in Marketing/Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida and a B.S. degree in Horticultural Science from Cornell University. He is a member of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and the NC Tomato Growers Association. Diaz Saavedra is a Certified Crop Advisor. He will continue to work from his office in Bradenton, Florida.