Karl J Kisner

Karl J Kisner has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Starting in 1990, they worked as a Turf Specialist at Univar Solutions for two years. From 1992 to 1998, they served as the Professional Product Region Manager at Terra Industries, where they successfully established the company in new markets and built relationships with suppliers. In 1998, they joined AgrEvo as a Product Manager, specifically handling turf-related products.

Kisner then transitioned to Aventis in 1999 and took on the role of Product Manager. After three years, they became a Hold Separate Product Manager at Hold Separate- Aventis/Bayer, a position they held until 2003.

In 2003, Kisner joined BASF as a Senior Marketing Manager, where they worked for four years until 2007. During this time, they gained significant experience in marketing and strategy.

In the same year, they started working at Veseris (formerly known as Univar Environmental Sciences) as the Vice President of Marketing & Supplier Relations. In this role, they provided leadership to various teams, including marketing, communications, digital, e-commerce, and inside sales.

At Univar Solutions, Kisner held multiple high-level roles, starting as the Vice President of Marketing for Univar Environmental Sciences & Agriculture from 2007 to 2017. During this time, they were responsible for developing marketing strategies and overseeing pesticide chemical sales/distribution. Karl J also played a crucial role in web property management and the implementation of online and digital tools.

From 2017 to 2019, Kisner served as the Vice President of Marketing for Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, & Canada at Univar Solutions. Here, they focused on providing strategic marketing direction, customer engagement tools, and digital marketing strategies.

In 2019, Kisner became the Vice President of Global Marketing at Univar Solutions, where they continued to provide oversight and strategic direction for various businesses, including Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, and Canada Industrial Chemicals.

Alongside their corporate positions, Kisner also served as a Board Member of The Ohio State University Alumni Association from 2010 to 2015. During their tenure, they chaired several committees, including Diversity, Membership, Engagement, Awards, and New Board Members Nominating Committee.

Throughout their career, Kisner has consistently demonstrated expertise in marketing, strategic planning, customer engagement, and management.

Karl J Kisner completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy with a focus on Turfgrass Management at The Ohio State University from 1986 to 1990. Later, they pursued a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, attending from 2004 to 2007.