GREELEY, Colo., March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UAP Holding Corp. , the largest independent distributor of agricultural and non-crop inputs in the United States and Canada, today announced that Scott L. Thompson has been elected to the company's board as an independent director effective March 6, 2007, filling the seat vacated by Joshua J. Harris.
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"Scott Thompson brings additional depth and diversification to the UAP board," said Kenny Cordell, UAP Holding Corp.'s chairman, president and CEO. "We are pleased that he has joined the board and look forward to his participation and leadership."
Mr. Thompson was the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Mr. Thompson also served as President and on the Board of Directors of various subsidiaries of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Prior to joining Group 1 Automotive, Mr. Thompson served as Executive Vice President, Operations and Finance for KSA Industries, Inc.
Mr. Thompson is a Certified Public Accountant and is currently on the board of Directors of Conn's Inc. and Houston Wire and Cable.
About UAP Holding Corp.:
UAP Holding Corp. is the holding company of United Agri Products, Inc., the largest independent distributor of agricultural and non-crop inputs in the United States and Canada. United Agri Products, Inc. markets a comprehensive line of products, including crop protection chemicals, seeds and fertilizers, to growers and regional dealers. United Agri Products also provides a broad array of value-added services, including crop management, biotechnology advisory services, custom blending, inventory management and custom applications of crop inputs. United Agri Products maintains a comprehensive network of approximately 340 distribution and storage facilities and three formulation and blending plants, strategically located throughout the United States and Canada. Additional information can be found on the company's website, located at http://www.uap.com/.
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