Member Spotlight

Kyle Ramsay

HM Clause

Kyle is the Regional Business Manager in the West Region for HM Clause.  He currently serves as the 2nd Vice President of the Seed Trade Association of Arizona (STAA).

Q-How long have you been in the agriculture industry?

I've worked in the seed industry for over 9 years.  I stared in production development, transitioned into sales, and now serve as the interim Regional Business Manager for the West Region at HM Clause, working toward a long-term role in sales management. 

Q-How long have you lived in Arizona? Have you lived other places?

I was born and raised in Yuma, AZ and have spent my entire agriculture career in the Desert Southwest.  I'm now focused on learning the other territories in the region and understanding how crops perform outside my home environment.

Q-What is your favorite part of being a part of the seed industry?

I love collaborating with R&D and Marketing to bring the next great variety to market.  It's rewarding to see a product go from trial to commercial acres - not just for sales, but to solve grower challenges with better genetics.  My goal is to deliver top-quality seed and help maximize the strengths of our breeding program.

Q-What is the most important thing you’ve learned in the past year?

I've learned how critical clear communication is--both internally and externally.  As I've stepped into a leadership role, I've realized how complex it can be across different teams, cultures, and work styles.  I'm also seeing how technology and AI are rapidly shaping the future of Ag, making real-time decision-making and personalized tools the next frontier in the seed industry

Q-What is your favorite produce to eat?

Melon.  It's one of the most fun crops to evaluate and there's so much diversity in flavor, flesh, color and appearance.  The taste drives the market, and it's exciting to discover what customers will love next.