Ben Goudie

About Ben Goudie

Experienced agribusiness leader, almond expert, Certified Crop Adviser and licensed Pest Control Adviser who delivers results by merging a field background with business strategy. Adept in operations, sales, marketing, management, and team leadership. Specialize in creating strategic business plans that create long term results. Skilled at managing business relationships at the highest levels.#almonds #agribusiness #marketing #sales #agriculture

Experience

1. Vice President of Retail & Technical Services

   Laurel Ag & Water

   Nov 2025 — Present · Lodi, CA, US

   As Vice President of Retail & Technical Services, I lead a dynamic team across Warehouse, Automation, Pump & Electrical, and Service divisions—driving strategic alignment, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement. My focus is on building scalable, efficient operations that consistently deliver high-quality outcomes for customers and internal stakeholders.I champion cross-functional collaboration, streamline workflows, and spearhead initiatives that elevate operational standards. By leveraging data-driven insights and technology, I optimize project planning, quality control, and inventory management to ensure profitability and growth.I’m passionate about developing talent, fostering a culture of learning, and standardizing onboarding and skill development. My leadership style is rooted in strategic thinking, process orientation, and a commitment to building high-performing, customer-focused teams.Success for me means exceeding revenue and business growth targets, projects delivered on time and within budget, measurable improvements in efficiency, high customer satisfaction, and strong team engagement. I thrive in dynamic environments, continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and drive operational excellence.

Education

• California State University, Chico

  B.S., Agriculture

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Effective Sales Management

Skills

• Business Planning
• Crm
• Environmental Awareness
• Business Development
• Sales Management
• Project Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Regulatory Affairs
• Marketing
• Program Management
• New Business Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Mosquito Control
• Social Media
• Data Analysis
• Integrated Pest Management
• Sales
• Budgets
• Salesforce.com
• Forecasting
• Soil Fertility Management
• Agriculture
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Product Development
• Advertising
• Soil Science
• Market Research
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation
• Email Marketing
• Soil Fertility
• Regulatory Compliance
• Agronomy
• Team Building
• Management
• Business Strategy
• Environmental Science