Summary: Stimera (formerly BioAge) has appointed Lon E. Kreger as CEO to lead its transition from product validation to global commercial scale. The company is pioneering a new category of “molecular foliar fertilizers,” including its flagship product Nitro-Gro, which is engineered to accelerate plant metabolism and has demonstrated up to 30% higher yields and a 5x same-season ROI in validated trials.
Stimera Appoints Lon E. Kreger as CEO to Scale Molecular Fertilizer Technology Globally
March 2026
Stimera, the crop science company formerly known as BioAge, has announced the appointment of Lon E. Kreger as CEO. The leadership transition marks an important step in the company’s evolution as it moves from early market traction toward broader commercial scale with its patent-pending molecular foliar fertilizers.
The company’s flagship product, Nitro-Gro, is designed to alter the molecular structure of nutrient inputs. This allows them to enter leaves rapidly and activate electrochemical nutrient transport, potentially shortening crop cycles by up to two weeks. Founder and President Reuben R. Rampersad, Ph.D., will continue to lead product development and pipeline expansion, which currently includes roughly 20 products in development.
- Differentiated Performance: Stimera technology targets 30% higher yields and up to 5x same-season ROI through enhanced nutrient efficiency.
- Multi-Channel Strategy: Leveraging agricultural retailers, distributors, and manufacturing partners to bring branded and private-label solutions directly to growers.
- Science-Led Innovation: Developed by Dr. Rampersad, the “molecular fertilizer” category focuses on how crop nutrition can actively improve plant performance rather than just correcting deficiencies.
- Global Scalability: Transitioning from regional development to international markets with a model designed for high-margin, scalable growth.
“At Stimera, we are focused on delivering products that drive measurable results,” says Lon E. Kreger, CEO. “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.”
Dr. Rampersad added, “Bringing Lon in as CEO gives us the commercial and operational leadership to scale our vision. We have worked hard to develop products that help nutrients move faster, work harder, and deliver meaningful economic value to growers.”
About Stimera
Stimera is a crop science company specializing in molecular foliar fertilizers that bridge the gap between plant nutrition and biostimulants. With a deep pipeline of innovative products, Stimera is dedicated to improving nutrient efficiency and unlocking commercial-scale farming potential across global markets.
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