LEE OHLINGER
Cascade
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and territory management. Known for fostering partnerships and mentoring teams, contributing to significant revenue growth and effective problem-solving strategies. Eager to leverage skills in driving impactful sales initiatives.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm & Ranch
Smelser Farm / Lane Ranch/McGelligot Ranch
Gt Falls
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated and maintained farm equipment for daily agricultural tasks.
- Assisted with livestock care, including feeding and health checks.
- Managed crop planting and harvesting processes throughout the growing season.
- Provided assistance in branding cattle or sheep with identifying marks.
- Harvested crops using appropriate methods for each crop type.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides under supervision, following safety and environmental guidelines.
Sales Specialist
Helena Chemical Company
Phoenix
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Development of new sales territory AZ & CA.
- Built the business from $190,000 to $3 Million
- Created 55 new business partners
- Board member SW Weed Mgmt.
- Management of Government contracts
Senior Sales Specialist
Dow AgroSciences
Casade
03.1986 - 12.2018
- Developed and Built a $ 16 million territory from $200,000
- Worked with a network of 250 distribution, retail business and government agencies
- Mentored 18 college interns
- Served on Corporate Management & Marketing boards
- President of Montana Ag Business Assoc.
- Board member of MT Grain Growers
- Board member of MT Aerial Applicators
- Board member of MT Weed Control Assoc.
Volunteer Football Coach
GT. Falls Boys & Girls Club
GT Falls
08.2006 - 11.2008
- Mentored assistant coaches in effective coaching methodologies and practices.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
- Conducted daily practice sessions to enhance team performance and individual skills.
Range Mgmt. Technician
US Forest Service
Custer
06.1984 - 12.1984
- Assisted with data collection for environmental assessments and project planning.
- Collaborated with team members to execute prescribed burns and vegetation management.
- Coordinated with local agencies to facilitate resource sharing during projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT03-1986
Bachelor of Science - Forestry / Range Mgmt.
University of Montana
Missoula, MT06-1984
Skills
- Territory development
- Customer relationship management
- Market analysis
- Sales forecasting
- Networking
- Team building
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Mentoring others
- Competitive analysis
- Key account development
- Negotiation expertise
- Contract negotiations
- Problem-solving aptitude
Affiliations
New City Church
Timeline
Farm & Ranch
Smelser Farm / Lane Ranch/McGelligot Ranch
05.2023 - 08.2025
Sales Specialist
Helena Chemical Company
03.2019 - 08.2022
Volunteer Football Coach
GT. Falls Boys & Girls Club
08.2006 - 11.2008
Senior Sales Specialist
Dow AgroSciences
03.1986 - 12.2018
Range Mgmt. Technician
US Forest Service
06.1984 - 12.1984
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Montana State University
Bachelor of Science - Forestry / Range Mgmt.
University of Montana