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It Starts with a Story

When I was in college, my best friend was the guy who could walk into any room and in 10 minutes, he'd be surrounded by a new circle of friends.

As much as I tried, that simply.. Was. NOT. Me!!

I was, and am the guy who would find one or two people who wanted to have a deeper, more meaningful conversation.

And this is how I approach business!

Because of this, I am also the guy who leans into seemingly uncomfortable conversations. While others often avoid these situations at all costs, I'm like a moth to a flame! I choose to dive in to understand everyone's perspective. Everyone's interpretation of what is happening is their own. That's why it is imperative to listen to ALL sides before deciding how to proceed to reach a mutually beneficial outcome!

Life is too short for small talk! So if you would like to connect, let's have a conversation about what's really going on!

My Background

On the Farm

After graduating from college, I started out farming and feeding cattle with my family.

Over the next 6 years, the family business experienced growth and financial success. Everything appeared to be in position for even more in the decades ahead!

Then, in 2005, I chose to leave our family business.

On Farm Sales

In 2005, I began working directly with farmers as part of Cargill at Albion, Nebraska.

A lot happened in the next 3 1/2 years, with corn prices ranging from sub-$1.50 (Oct '05) to over $7.50 (Jun '08), and then back under $3.00 (Dec '08).

The ups and downs of this roller coaster ride were like a masters degree in terms of managing risk and human emotions. It also served as a giant wake up call for me to reevaluate what truly matters!

Building Teams

I used this experience to build and develop a grain origination team at Central Valley Ag Cooperative (CVA). This team remains one of the highlights of my professional career, and a tremendous source of joy and pride.

With the success we had together, I then served in other leadership roles at CVA, leading sales teams through organizational change, including a merger of equals.

Agbundance - Core Values

Abundance - Live a life in its abounding fullness of joy and strength for mind, body, and spirit. The success of others does not diminish my own. Do not be anxious about life, for He provides for all our needs.

Authentic – To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom. The better I know and am my best self, the more fulfilled my life becomes.

Courage – Do what is right, not what is easy. This may be hard in the short term, yet it comes with long term rewards. Say what needs to be said and do it from a place of love and compassion.

Faith – We are all broken vessels saved by grace. He is within us, as are the answers we seek. The journey of success begins when we create space to be silent and listen. Let go and trust in Him, and He will provide.

Gratitude – Have a mindset of appreciation and gratitude for past experiences and for all we currently have. Everything in life happens for us, not to us.

Integrity – The most important accountability we have is with ourselves. Honor my own word above all else. Do what you say you are going to do. This is the start of self-worth, which then grows to what others see in me.

Partnerships – Deep, meaningful relationships, and conversations about what is REALLY going on is what makes life beautiful. So, choose wisely! This goes for family, friends, and business. Take time to celebrate the wins!

Stewardship – Nothing is our own. We are merely stewards of what we have been given. This includes family, possessions, businesses, and the people in our lives. Focus on playing the infinite game and leave the world better than we found it.