Bio Huma Netics Appoints Jonathan Plehn as CFO

Bio Huma Netics, Inc. (BHN), President and CEO Lyndon Smith has announced the appointment of Jonathan Plehn to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Finance and Accounting. BHN produces the Huma Gro®, Huma Gro® Turf, Fertilgold® Organics, Probiotic Solutions®, and Mesa Verde Humates® product lines.

Mr. Plehn brings a wealth of knowledge from a background of financial leadership in the manufacturing, engineering, and chemical industries. He has an accounting degree from the University of Utah, an MBA with an emphasis in Computer Information Systems from California State University—East Bay, and a Lean Executive Leadership Institute Certificate from the University of Kentucky. He is also a certified public accountant (CPA) and speaks Spanish. Previous posts include VP Finance and Treasurer at Newpark Resources, Inc. (fluids systems, chemicals, and engineering), Director of Finance at Thermo Fisher Scientific (analytical instruments and laboratory supply), Global Consolidations Manager at Applied Biosystems (biotechnology tools and solutions), and Account Manager at Morgan Stanley.

Lyndon Smith said, “We believe Jonathan Plehn will be a great fit for our company. He has the financial leadership capabilities we need at this time to continue BHN’s growth and success. He’s also just a great guy who will be an asset to our company culture.”

Plehn said, “BHN is a great company with an innovative history and an unmatched culture. I am excited to help shape the future of BHN and contribute to its success around the world in its mission to enhance the quality of life.”

Plehn has been married to his wife Amber for 23 years. They have 6 children.

Bio Huma Netics designa un nuevo Director Financiero

El Presidente y Director Ejecutivo (CEO) de Bio Huma Netics, Inc. (BHN), Lyndon Smith, ha anunciado la designación de Scott Bostwick como Director Financiero (CFO). El Sr. Bostwick reemplaza a Mike Smith, quien se retira después de casi 30 años en la empresa. BHN produce las líneas de productos Huma Gro®, Huma Gro® Turf, Probiotic Solutions® y Mesa Verde Humates®.

El Sr. Bostwick, graduado de la Universidad del Estado de Arizona, se recibió de contador público certificado en 2007 y, luego de desempeñar varios cargos de finanzas y contabilidad para empresas estatales y privadas, se unió a BHN como Director de Contabilidad Sénior en 2014.

Lyndon Smith expresó: “Mike Smith ha sido la mano derecha fuerte de BHN durante casi 30 años. Brindó asesoramiento financiero de manera estable y conservadora durante un período de expansión rápida de la empresa. Gracias a los conocimientos y aportes de Mike, las ventas se multiplicaron diez veces, y ha construido una estructura financiera sólida que garantizará nuestro éxito en el futuro. Esto se evidencia especialmente en el hecho de que en los próximos meses lanzaremos nuestra nueva línea de productos, Fertilgold® Organics. Extrañaré mi interacción diaria con Mike, pero también confío firmemente en que Scott tiene la capacidad de liderazgo financiero que necesitamos para continuar con el crecimiento y éxito de BHN”.

Bostwick comentó: “Mike Smith ha sido mi gran mentor y amigo los últimos 4 años y me ha ayudado a prepararme bien para brindar asesoramiento financiero a BHN de aquí en adelante. Mike ha aceptado permanecer a disposición de BHN para responder consultas, y es magnífico saber que contamos con su ayuda, de ser necesario. BHN es una gran empresa y me emociona poder asumir el rol de director financiero para continuar un legado de éxitos”.

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Acerca de Bio Huma Netics, Inc.

Bio Huma Netics, Inc. (BHN), empresa fundada en 1973 y de propiedad de tres generaciones de familia/empleados, es líder mundial en el suministro de soluciones sustentables para los problemas medioambientales del mundo en las áreas de agricultura (HUMA GRO®, MESA VERDE HUMATES®); horticultura, césped y plantas ornamentales (HUMA GRO® TURF); y remediación de aguas residuales y suelos (PROBIOTIC SOLUTIONS®) a través de su exclusiva Tecnología Micro Carbono® en constante evolución y sus líneas de productos en continua expansión.  Obtenga más información en www.bhn.us.

Bio Huma Netics Appoints New CFO

Bio Huma Netics, Inc. (BHN), President and CEO Lyndon Smith has announced the appointment of Scott Bostwick to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Bostwick replaces Mike Smith, who is retiring after almost 30 years with the company. BHN produces the Huma Gro®, Huma Gro® Turf, Probiotic Solutions®, and Mesa Verde Humates® product lines.

Mr. Bostwick, an Arizona State University graduate, completed his certified public accountant (CPA) exam in 2007 and, after working in various accounting and finance positions for government and private companies, joined BHN as Senior Director of Accounting in 2014.

Lyndon Smith said, “Mike Smith has been our strong right arm at BHN for nearly 30 years. He provided conservative steady financial guidance through a period of rapid company expansion. With Mike’s insights and contributions sales grew ten-fold, and he has built a solid financial structure that will ensure our success well into the future. This has been especially felt as we launch our new product line, Fertilgold® Organics, in the coming months. I will miss my daily interaction with Mike, but I’m also very confident that Scott has the financial leadership capabilities we need to continue BHN’s growth and success.”

Bostwick said, “Mike Smith has been a terrific mentor and friend to me over the past 4 years, and he has helped me to become well prepared to provide BHN’s financial guidance going forward. Mike has agreed to remain available to BHN on a consultant basis, and it is great to know that he is there for assistance should a need arise. BHN is a great company, and I am excited to be able to take the financial leadership role in continuing a legacy of success.”

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About Bio Huma Netics, Inc.

Founded in 1973, Bio Huma Netics, Inc., (BHN) is a three-generation-family/employee-owned company that is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions to the world’s environmental challenges for agriculture (HUMA GRO®, MESA VERDE HUMATES®); horticulture, turf & ornamentals (HUMA GRO® TURF); and soil & wastewater remediation (PROBIOTIC SOLUTIONS®) through its proprietary Micro Carbon Technology® and its continuously improving and ever expanding product lines. Learn more at www.bhn.us.

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