Steve M. Hawkins has more than 30 years of executive management experience in the plant genetics and biotechnology industries with specific expertise in the following areas:

• transition of public germ plasm to private variety brands;
• rights provided under the Plant Variety Protection Act;
• patenting of plant genetics;
• creation of alliances with start-up companies, financial institutions and multinational companies;
• analysis of business plans and financial forecasts;
• technical feasibility studies;
• valuation of agricultural and biotechnology companies;
• leading due diligence initiatives for agricultural and biotechnology companies;
• development of commercialization agreements; and
• support work outs with companies and financial institutions.

Previous Experience

• agricultural consulting as a sole practitioner
• chairman and CEO, Apomyx
• president and COO, Delta and Pine Land Company
• director of marketing, logistics and business development, Asgrow Seed Company

Education & Certification

• bachelor of science in seed process technology, Texas State Technical College