We’re pleased to announce the addition of Austin Thigpen as a Southern Seed Specialist in our Central Texas region. As a Southern Seed Specialist Austin will work with current and potential Golden Acres resellers and growers, helping them choose the right cutting-edge seed technology for their farms. Seed Specialists play an active role in planting, testing and demonstrating the latest, most advanced seed technologies in the Southern corn and sorghum markets. Austin is a Texas A&M Aggie grad with a degree in Agricultural Economics.
Austin was a Summer Sales Intern with us in 2009, and we liked him so much we just had to keep him around. He also has internship experience working for U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert in Washington D.C (Fall 2008). Previously, he was assistant manager in the lumber department at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Born and raised in Lufkin, Texas, Austin also spent six summers working for local-based Angelina Hardwood Sales Company.
We’re all looking forward to having Austin represent Golden Acres in Central Texas. Says President Lou Buice “As an intern, Austin exhibited an excellent work ethic and the ability to interact well with our customer base. He’s a great fit for Golden Acres and this area.”
Austin enjoys travel and athletics, especially baseball, and is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt. He’s looking forward to working with and getting to know the farmers in Central Texas.