Serving agriculture through managed technology.

Product Management

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ABOUT US

LABServices is a contract research organization (CRO) founded in 1985 to serve the crop-production research and development needs for agriculture in North America. Today we offer a menu of services tailored to the needs of an evolving crop production and pest management industry in agriculture. Located in Hamburg, Pennsylvania (approximately 20 miles west of Allentown, PA), LABServices conducts field R&D studies for product efficacy and crops developed through biotechnology. Agronomic field crops, tree fruit, vegetables and other specialty crops are maintained at the Hamburg facility. In addition to on-site studies, LABServices provides clients project management services to successfully coordinate product development and technical support projects throughout North America.

LABServices also offers clients storage and distribution for experimental and commercially-available crop production products to domestic and international testing locations. A full time IATA- and 49 CFR DOT-certified staff allows this service to efficiently store and distribute sample quantities of crop production and pest management products on an as-needed basis.

MEET OUR TEAM

The cornerstone of LABServices is our team of skilled professionals.  Our staff of life-science professionals have field R&D expertise in a wide range of biological disciplines: weed science, entomology, agronomy, plant pathology, agriculture, turfgrass, biology, food science, and environmental science.  The LABServices team is uniquely qualified to design studies and interpret results from technical and commercial perspectives, providing the information base needed to make informed business decisions in the plant protection and pest management industries.

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Ann Steffel, President

Ann earned her M.S. in Economic Entomology and BS in Wildlife Management from the University of Wyoming. Following graduation, she spent several years with Monsanto, serving as a Product Development and Technical Support Representative in the Carolinas before transitioning to a sales role in Pennsylvania. In 1985, she founded LABServices, focusing on in-house field research studies. Currently, she continues to lead and oversee the overall operations of the company.
 

Jim Steffel, Vice President & Director of Research

jim@labservices.com
Jim holds an M.S. in Entomology from the University of Wisconsin. Before joining LABServices, he spent 18 years in Product Development at NOR-AM Chemical Company. At LABServices, Jim oversees the coordination and execution of in-house field activities and manages product development projects on behalf of clients.

 

Karla Jensen, Administrative and Product Shipping Assistant

Karla brings a background in sales and media to her role at LABServices. She initially worked in the product shipping department and has since transitioned into a position with a stronger administrative focus. Currently, she manages client accounts, handling invoicing and accounting responsibilities. In addition, she oversees the tracking and invoicing of both in-house and management trials for client companies. Her skills in technical writing and design have proven valuable in supporting a variety of administrative functions.

 

Phillip Martin, Research Scientist

phillip@labservices.com
Phillip earned his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Penn State University, where his research focused on apple disease management. Prior to pursuing his doctorate, he managed a diversified family farm producing field crops and vegetables. At LABServices, Phillip focuses on projects involving fungicides, biopesticides, and bio stimulants. He is also responsible for updating and maintaining computer systems related to test trials and product inventory management

 

Brian Mohn, Senior Field Operations Coordinator

Brian earned his B.S. in Agronomy from Delaware Valley College. Before joining LABServices, he managed a 350-acre crop and beef farming operation. At LABServices, Brian oversees the day-to-day operations of the field research facility.

 

Peter Arnold, Field Operations Coordinator

Peter grew up on a fresh market wholesale vegetable farm and holds a B.S. in Crop and Soil Science and Horticulture from Virginia Tech. He is also a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA). At LABServices, Peter shares responsibility for managing the daily operations of the field research facility alongside Brian, with a primary focus on bio-stimulant and agronomy projects.

 

Wendy M. Carter, Product & Shipping Representative

Wendy brings 24 years of experience from Apple Inc. and DuPont, where she managed chemical inventories, shipping, and logistics. She also supported research and development initiatives and trained new employees in both online systems and regulatory compliance. At LABServices, Wendy oversees the daily operations of test substance storage, product inventory management, and shipping and distribution services.

 

Jason Frymoyer, Product Shipping Technician

Jason holds a degree in Communications from Alvernia University and brings prior experience in shipping and logistics from his time at Johnson & Johnson. At LABServices, he works alongside Wendy to coordinate the shipment and receipt of company products and to manage product inventories.

 

Mike Fidanza, Consulting Turfgrass Scientist

Mike earned his Ph.D. in Agronomy from the University of Maryland and his Master of Agriculture in Turfgrass Science from Penn State University. He is currently a faculty member at Penn State. At LABServices, Mike provides guidance and assists in the design, establishment, and evaluation of turfgrass field studies.