Carl M. Casale is the Executive Vice President with responsibilities for all of Monsanto's Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Strategy Groups. After receiving a B.S. degree in agricultural economics from Oregon State, Carl joined Monsanto in 1984 as a sales representative for The Agricultural Group in Walla Walla, Washington. This was followed by five years of product management assignments at the World Headquarters. While receiving his M.B.A. from Washington University, Carl worked as part of a team to develop new business concepts which resulted in the creation of two new agricultural businesses. He has held a number of progressively senior positions including Sales Director, Managing Director of the US agriculture business, Vice President, North American Ag and, most recently, Executive Vice President, North America and Latin America North.