Hemisphere Names VP/GM For New Agriculture Division

Hemisphere GPS, announced the appointment of Kip Pendleton as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s newly formed agriculture business unit. The company says, Pendleton brings over 25 years of experience in agriculture business management with both large and small agriculture companies.

“We welcome Kip to the Hemisphere GPS team,” said Steven Koles, President and CEO. “Kip’s valuable experience in leading significant revenue growth and his extensive management track record in major Ag companies will enable Hemisphere GPS to further expand our retail, international and OEM approaches to market.”

The newly formed agriculture business unit combines the former Air Agriculture and Ground Agriculture business units.

Dean Ryerson, Chief of Agriculture, is retiring from Hemisphere GPS. Chad Lind, General Manager of the Air Agriculture business, will be transitioning out of his role as part of the reorganization of the Air and Ground Agriculture business units.

Hemisphere GPS designs/manufactures GPS products for positioning, guidance, and machine control applications in ag, marine and other markets. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.