Lon E. Kreger has been named the Chief Executive Officer of Stimera. Photo courtesy of Stimera.
Stimera, a California based crop science company developing a new class of molecular foliar fertilizers, has appointed Lon E. Kreger as Chief Executive Officer as it prepares for broader commercial growth across US and international markets.
Founder and President Reuben R. Rampersad, who developed the company’s molecular fertilizer technology and holds a Ph.D. in plant physiology, will continue leading product development, formulation strategy, and pipeline expansion.
The leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the company, which has been moving from early product validation into a more aggressive go to market phase. Stimera’s flagship product, Nitro Gro, is designed to convert conventional nutrient inputs into nano ionic forms that rapidly enter the leaf, activate electrochemical nutrient transport, and accelerate plant metabolism. Current company materials highlight independently validated results showing roughly 30 percent higher yield, crop cycles shortened by up to two weeks, and up to 5x same season ROI.
“At Stimera, we are focused on delivering products that drive measurable results,” stated Kreger. “Growers need solutions that are effective, reliable, and economically sound. By helping growers maximize yield and efficiency, we strengthen the entire supply chain and support the production of high-quality food.”
Kreger joins Stimera as the company expands its commercialization strategy through agricultural retailers, distributors, and manufacturing partners. The company positions its molecular fertilizer platform as a way to help growers achieve more predictable yields, improved crop timing, and stronger returns on fertility investments.
“Stimera technology was built to solve real problems - helping growers achieve more predictable yields, better crop timing, and stronger returns from their fertility spend,” Kreger explained. “Stimera has the kind of foundation that investors and commercial partners look for in a differentiated product with superior, early-season performance, and a model that can scale through established channels.”
Stimera reported having roughly 20 products in development, with about 30 percent nearing commercialization.
“Stimera was built on the belief that crop nutrition can do more than correct deficiencies—it can actively improve how the plant performs,” commented Rampersad. “We have worked hard to develop products that help nutrients move faster, work harder, and deliver meaningful economic value to growers. Bringing Lon in as CEO gives us the commercial and operational leadership to scale that vision.”
Stimera will showcase its technology at the World Agri Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco, California, on March 17–18, where attendees can learn more about the platform at Booth #40.