SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Central Life Sciences, inventors of insect growth regulator technology more than 30 years ago, announced Frank Jusich has been promoted to president of the Professional Products group, effective immediately.
Included in the Professional Products group are Zoecon Professional Products; Professional Agriculture, and Premise Pest Control. In addition, Jusich is responsible for the marketing communications function supporting these business areas.
Jusich also will retain his title of chief operating officer for Central Life Sciences with responsibility for business development, licensing and technology acquisitions, finance, customer service and legal affairs.
“Building on Frank’s strong leadership and long history with our company, we look forward to his continued contributions as president of Professional Products Group,” said Kay Schwichtenberg, president and CEO of Central Life Sciences. “As we continue our growth and commitment to our customers, we’re pleased to have someone with Frank’s outstanding credentials leading the way.”
Jusich has been a part of Central Life Sciences and its preceding companies since 1988, when he first joined Zoecon Corporation as controller and assistant treasurer. He also has held key strategic positions as general manager of Zoecon Canada and director of the Custom Consumer Division, responsible for global strategic marketing and sales of methoprene and hydroprene to consumer products companies.
Jusich received an MBA from the University of Texas and a bachelor’s degree from Mount Union College. He also graduated from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management’s Advanced Executive Program.
Jusich is on the board of directors for the Consumer Specialty Products Association, a certified public accountant, a certified management accountant and a member of the American Institute of CPAs.