Meet the Curtis and Curtis Seed Team: Sydney Ollendick

Sydney Ollendick has served Curtis and Curtis Seed Company as the Inventory Manager and Seed Sales Representative since November of 2020. The University of Arizona graduate is originally from Queen Creek, Arizona, and enjoys the scenic road trips through the Southwest to visit her family back home. She recently became engaged to her fiancé, Tanner Anderson, and they are planning a wedding for August 2022. They have two little dachshunds, Birdie and Hank, who join them on travels and are the perfect companions to complement their busy lives.

Get to know more about Sydney’s role at Curtis and Curtis and all that she brings to our business!

How did you enter the seed industry?
I grew up within the agriculture sector and had the desire to continue working in a similar setting, however, my experience in the seed industry began once I accepted this position with Curtis and Curtis. Before this journey, my knowledge about seed and the seed industry was quite limited. There is most definitely a learning curve associated with taking on this type of role, but I was eager to take on this challenge.

What is your favorite part about working here?
I took the opportunity to work at Curtis and Curtis because of the culture and the industry in which this business thrives. Our office is very much like a family and we care for our customers the exact same way. We are all here to help one another to the best of our abilities.

Tell us about your educational/professional background?
I am a graduate of The University of Arizona with an agricultural business and economics degree with an emphasis in agriculture economics. During my tenure at the university, I was heavily involved in collegiate agricultural programs. These allowed me to advocate for the industry while gaining more knowledge at the same time. I am able to apply my experience from my education to my day-to-day duties.

What is your favorite product you sell?
My favorite product to sell is the warm season native grasses we specialize in. I am continuously around this particular product inside and outside of the office which allows me to be quite familiar with it.

Sydney’s Product Picks

What is something most people don't know about the seed industry?
The seed industry loves feedback. We want to hear from our customers on what they prefer to use or would like to try. Our goal is to help our customers and we will try our best to do so.

Results you can see with Curtis and Curtis

Here at Curtis and Curtis Seed Company, we have over 65 years of providing farmers with the seed they need to see a visual difference on their land. In addition to providing the highest quality seed products on the market, we share our expertise through consultations with current or prospective customers. Get in touch with our team of Cultivation Experts to learn more about getting the most out of your crops.