Serving agriculture through managed technology.
Product Management
Contract Research
Quality Assurance
ABOUT US
LABServices is a contract research organization (CRO) founded in 1985 to serve the crop-production research and development needs for agriculture in North America. Today we offer a menu of services tailored to the needs of an evolving crop production and pest management industry in agriculture. Located in Hamburg, Pennsylvania (approximately 20 miles west of Allentown, PA), LABServices conducts field R&D studies for product efficacy and crops developed through biotechnology. Agronomic field crops, tree fruit, vegetables and other specialty crops are maintained at the Hamburg facility. In addition to on-site studies, LABServices provides clients project management services to successfully coordinate product development and technical support projects throughout North America.
LABServices also offers clients storage and distribution for experimental and commercially-available crop production products to domestic and international testing locations. A full time IATA- and 49 CFR DOT-certified staff allows this service to efficiently store and distribute sample quantities of crop production and pest management products on an as-needed basis.
MEET OUR TEAM
The cornerstone of LABServices is our team of skilled professionals. Our staff of life-science professionals have field R&D expertise in a wide range of biological disciplines: weed science, entomology, agronomy, plant pathology, agriculture, turfgrass, biology, food science, and environmental science. The LABServices team is uniquely qualified to design studies and interpret results from technical and commercial perspectives, providing the information base needed to make informed business decisions in the plant protection and pest management industries.
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Ann Steffel, President
Ann received her MS in Economic Entomology from the University of Wyoming. After graduating she worked for Monsanto in Product Development, Technical Support and Sales. In 1985 she founded LABServices and continues to manage the company today.
Jim Steffel, Vice President & Director of Research
jim@labservices.com
Jim earned his MS in Entomology from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to joining LABServices, Jim worked in Product Development for NOR-AM Chemical Company for 18 years. At LABServices, Jim is responsible for coordinating and implementing all in-house field activities and management of product-development projects for clients.
Karla Jensen, Administrative and Product Shipping Assistant
Karla has a background in sales and media. She initially worked on product shipping, but has widened her role to include many administrative tasks. She assists with invoicing, working with company representatives, and technical writing and design.
Phillip Martin, Research Scientist
phillip@labservices.com
Phillip earned his PhD in Plant Pathology from Penn State University, working in apple disease management. Prior to obtaining his degree, Phillip managed a diversified family farm growing field crops and vegetables. At LABServices, Phillip is responsible for fungicide, biopesticide and bio stimulant projects.
Brian Mohn, Senior Field Operations Coordinator
Brian received his BS degree in Agronomy from Delaware Valley College. Prior to joining LABServices, Brian was Farm Manager for a 350-acre crop and beef operation. Brian is responsible for managing the daily operation of LABServices' field-research facility.
Wendy M. Carter, Product & Shipping Representative
Wendy previously worked for Apple Computer and Dupont, where she managed chemical inventory and shipments. Wendy manages the daily operation of LABServices test substance storage and distribution services.
Peter Arnold, Field Operations Coordinator
Peter received a BS degree from Virginia Tech in Crop/Soil Science and horticulture. He is also a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), and assists Brian in managing the research farm operations.
Jason Frymoyer, Product Shipping Technician
Jason received his BA degree in Communications from Alvernia College. Prior to joining LABServices, Jason was an inventory & logistics specialist for Johnson & Johnson. He assists Wendy in daily operation of LABServices test substance storage and distribution services.
Mike Fidanza, Consulting Turfgrass Scientist
Mike received his PhD in Agronomy from the University of Maryland and his MAgr from Penn State University in Turfgrass Science. Mike is currently a member of the faculty at PSU. At LABServices, Mike is involved with the evaluation of products on turf, especially studies for the control of diseases or weeds. He also assists with the evaluation of fertilizers and PGR’s for effects on turfgrass growth and quality.
