The Biological Products Industry Alliance Board of Directors
Boomer Cardinale
Head of Plant Health, North America , FMC
Since 2007, Boomer has been leading, marketing and developing biological products in the agriculture industry across all crop commodities around the world. Currently leading the North America biologicals business for FMC, Boomer previously held senior marketing positions at major ag chem companies including BASF, UPL and Novozymes. While at BASF, Boomer built and launched BASF’s first bioinsecticide portfolio as well as managed the global nursery and greenhouse product portfolio. Boomer earned his BS in Communications at Texas A&M University, Masters in Ag Economics at Purdue and an MBA at Indiana University.
David Hiltz
President and Principal Consultant, Hiltz BioAg Consulting, Inc.
David Hiltz is the President of Hiltz BioAg Consulting, a new firm that focuses on assisting companies navigate the research, development, competitive differentiation, and global registration of plant biostimulants. Before founding this consulting firm, David spent almost 30 years with Acadian Seaplants Limited, a global leader in sustainable marine-based products for agriculture and people. Holding advanced degrees in plant biochemistry from Mount Allison University, he led teams spanning fundamental research, process & product development, and regulatory and commercial science, culminating in his recognition as a Technology Fellow. A recognized leader in plant biostimulants. David has participated in multiple International Industry Associations, lobbying for recognition and appropriate regulation of this emerging sector. His service has been recognized with roles on the Board of Directors of both the European Biostimulant Industry Council (EBIC) and the Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA). In addition to serving on the BPIA board, David currently co-chairs the BPIA Biostimulant Innovation Committee.
Pamela Howlett
Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Regulatory and Public Affairs, Bayer Crop Science
Pam is an attorney with extensive experience supporting Bayer’s Crop Science business, primarily relating to legal issues associated with seed, crop protection products and food. In addition to supporting business needs, she supports the company’s international regulatory and product stewardship strategy and US national policy development in the areas of current and emerging technologies in agricultural biological products, other crop protection products and biotechnology. She is the co-chair of BPIA’s Biostimulant Innovation Committee, as well as actively serving agriculture at BIO, CropLife America, the American Seed Trade Association and as a Farm Foundation Round Table Fellow.
Jennifer Lilly
Director of Regulatory at The Mosaic Company
Jennifer is the Director of Regulatory for Biosciences at The Mosaic Company. She has over 20 years of experience working in agriculture, in both research, product stewardship, and regulatory. She has driven regulatory efforts for chemical, biological, and consumer products, and is actively involved in ag industry groups. In addition to serving on the BPIA board, she currently co-chairs the BPIA Regulatory Committee.
Megan Priest
Owner and Principal Consultant, Straticide Consulting, LLC
Megan Priest is the Founder of Straticide Consulting, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in regulatory support for companies in the biological, antimicrobial, and conventional market. Prior to forming Straticide Consulting, LLC, Megan helped clients at her previous consulting firms including Delta Analytical Corporation, Technology Sciences Group (now Syngentia), and Keller and Heckman, LLP equaling 15 years as a consultant. Prior to becoming a consultant, Megan began her pesticide career as a Front End Contractor with EPA’s Office of Pesticide Program in 2008. With Megan’s 17 plus years of experience in the pesticide industry, she is well versed in the regulatory field and has built strong relationships with her clients, industry experts, and key EPA staff. In addition to serving on the BPIA Board of Directors, Megan also co-chairs the BPIA Regulatory Committee, co-chairs the EPA Communications Subcommittee, co-chairs the Training Subcommittee, and serves as BPIA’s Technical Expert with the PRIA Coalition. Megan earned her B.S. degree in Biology from Marshall University.
Amy Roberts
Regulatory Manager, Lallemand Plant Care
Amy Roberts is Regulatory Manager for Lallemand Plant Care. She has over 27 years of experience and expertise in successfully leading biopesticide registration efforts for products in the U.S. and abroad. Ms. Roberts is recognized as an expert in biopesticide registration and in the distinctive issues related to this class of products. Ms. Roberts has extensive knowledge and insight into the workings and procedures of the Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s division that regulates biopesticides as well as strong working relationships with U.S., Canadian, international regulators, allied organizations, and trade groups.