Smithers Viscient Names Larry Brewer North American Technical Director, Adds Glen (Gus) Zieske as Director of Avian and Wildlife Toxicology

WAREHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smithers
Viscient, a global contract research organization (CRO), has
promoted Larry Brewer to the role of North American Technical Director
and named Glen (Gus) Zieske to succeed Brewer as the company’s Director
of Avian and Wildlife Toxicology. Zieske will be based in the company’s
Snow Camp, North Carolina facility while Brewer will locate to provide
technical leadership for all Smithers Viscient locations.

As North American Technical Director, Brewer will provide leadership for
large and complex programs and will be involved with service line
startups and special projects. He will lend his deep expertise and
insight to all of Smithers Viscient’s service divisions, including chemistry,
ecotoxicology,
environmental
fate and metabolism, consulting and more. Brewer accepts the new
role following more than 16 years at Smithers Viscient. Prior to his
time at Smithers, Brewer served for 15 years as a research biologist for
the Washington Department of Wildlife where he helped establish and
develop the Institute of Wildlife Toxicology at Western Washington
University. He holds a BS in Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University
and an MS in Wildlife Science from the University of Washington.

“Larry has been a critical leader on our team for quite some time,
helping to grow our avian and wildlife toxicology offering and build a
strong reputation for pollinator science,” said Susan Shepherd,
President, Smithers Viscient. “It’s very exciting for our organization
and for our clients to add him to our roster of technical directors.”

Taking on the role of Director of Avian
and Wildlife Toxicology is Glen (Gus) Zieske. Zieske comes to
Smithers Viscient with 25 years of ecotoxicology and contract research
organization (CRO) experience, most recently serving as the director of
the aquatic toxicology laboratory at C-K Associates based in Baton
Rouge, Louisiana. Zieske worked 10 years at C-K Associates in roles of
increasing responsibility. Prior to his time at C-K, Zieske worked for
other CROs and spent time at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and
Fisheries as a biologist. Zieske received his undergraduate degree in
Fisheries Biology from LSU.

“We’re honored to add Gus and his proven scientific leadership to our
Snow Camp, North Carolina Avian and Wildlife Toxicology team,” said
Rohit Harve, Vice President of North American Operations. “By promoting
Larry and bringing Gus on board, we’ve made our team stronger and
increased the value we can provide for clients.”

About Smithers Viscient

Smithers Viscient is a global contract research organization (CRO). The
company delivers a comprehensive range of ecotoxicology, environmental
fate, metabolism, chemistry, and toxicology
services, for the pharmaceutical, crop protection, chemical, and
consumer household product industries. Pollinator testing capabilities
include laboratory-based studies, semi-field, and field exposures. With
laboratories located in North America and Europe, Smithers Viscient has
performed standard guideline and higher-tiered environmental studies for
45 years. For more information about Smithers Viscient’s environmental
regulatory testing solutions, visit www.smithersviscient.com.

Contacts

Smithers Viscient
Hope Aubin, + 1 508-295-2550
www.smithersviscient.com