Central Life Sciences Announces Management Changes

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. —  Central Life Sciences announced the promotion of Mark Taylor to vice president of sales and marketing for the Agricultural Products division. In his new role, Taylor will oversee marketing and P&L responsibilities for the livestock, grain storage and processing, horticulture, turf and ant control in food crops segments. Taylor’s division includes the ClariFly Larvicide, Altosid IGR, Starbar and Diacon IGR product lineups. Taylor has been with Central Life Sciences for more than 12 years, most recently serving as director of marketing for the Agricultural Products division since 2012.

Taylor assumes the responsibilities for the Agricultural Products division from Scott Boutilier, whose role has expanded to include responsibility for active ingredient sales, Canada and other international business. Boutilier will remain as vice president of sales and marketing overseeing the Zoëcon Professional Products (ZPP) division, which includes the company’s professional pest and mosquito control products.

“We are excited to announce these new roles as both Mark and Scott have been integral to the growth and success of the Agricultural Products and ZPP segments,” said Frank Jusich, president of Central Life Sciences.  

Prior to joining Central Life Sciences, Taylor held various sales and marketing roles with Alpharma Animal Health. Further, he was a technical service specialist with Merrick Inc. Taylor earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science and Master’s Degree in Animal Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. 

Boutilier has been with Central Life Sciences for more than 15 years, previously holding marketing roles at LESCO and Ringer/Safer. Boutilier earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Idaho, studying entomology with a minor in chemistry. He then studied insect biochemistry at the University of Minnesota.