Groskreutz is no stranger to Accelerated Genetics. He spent an early portion of his career with the company performing various leadership roles such as Field Representative, District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager and finally Domestic Marketing Specialist, where he was in charge of the membership market. Throughout his tenure at Accelerated Genetics, 1987-1994, he was responsible for managing a large number of employees and encouraging their sales efforts. He also coordinated various marketing activities including training schools and was able to take an active role in cooperative member meetings.

For the past 14 years, Groskreutz has been employed at Ecolab, Inc., a well-known Fortune 500 company based in St. Paul, Minnesota. During his tenure there he held various positions: Agri Specialist, District Manager, Vice President of the Eastern U.S. Agri Sales and most recently the Vice President of Midwest and Western U.S. Agri Sales. Through his assorted management roles, he was very successful in growing the company while working closely with Ecolab’s senior management group in determining current and future direction of their business.