Keith J. Pitts
Director/Board Member at Institute of Forest Biotechnology
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Keith J.
Pitts is currently the Director of the Institute of Forest Biotechnology, Director of the Biopesticide Industry Alliance, and a Member of the National Academy of Sciences.
He previously worked as the Director of Public Policy at The Pew Charitable Trusts from 2001 to 2007, an Assistant at the US Department of Agriculture from 1986 to 2001, and as the Chief Sustainability Officer & Senior VP at Pro Farm Group, Inc. from 2008 to 2022.
Mr. Pitts received his undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985.
Keith J. Pitts active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Forest Biotechnology | Director/Board Member | - |
National Academy of Sciences
 National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Biopesticide Industry Alliance
 Biopesticide Industry Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Biopesticide Industry Alliance promotes the responsible development of safe and effective biological products. The American company was founded by Pamela G. Marrone. | Director/Board Member | 2016-09-28 |
Former positions of Keith J. Pitts
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC. | General Counsel | 2022-07-11 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2007-05-31 |
| US Department of Agriculture | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2000-12-31 |
Training of Keith J. Pitts
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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| US Department of Agriculture | Government |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | Miscellaneous |
National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Pro Farm Group, Inc.
 Pro Farm Group, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Pro Farm Group, Inc. engages in the provision of biological-based solutions for agricultural crops, turf protection, seed treatment, plant health and waterway systems. Its products include Grandevo Insecticide, Majestene Nematicide, Regalia Fungicide, Stargus Fungicide, Venerate Insecticide, Amplitude Fungicide, Regalia Rx Plant Health, Zelto Nematicide, Zequanox Molluscicide and Haven. The company was founded by Pamela G. Marrone on June 15, 2006 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Process Industries |
| Institute of Forest Biotechnology | |
Biopesticide Industry Alliance
Biopesticide Industry Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Biopesticide Industry Alliance promotes the responsible development of safe and effective biological products. The American company was founded by Pamela G. Marrone. | Commercial Services |
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