AGTEGRA GOVERNANCE

Below is a complete list of the 2022 Agtegra Cooperative elected directors and delegates. With this governance structure, the delegates serve as a liaison between the directors and members. This allows delegates to provide valuable insight and encourages collaboration.

2022 AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

AT-LARGE DIRECTORS:

Lance Hanson - Groton, SD Jeff Lakner - Wessington, SD Quentin Larson - Pollock, SD

NONVOTING ADVISORY DIRECTORS:

Chad Boekelheide - Northville, SD Justin Deutsch - Langford, SD

DISTRICT 1 DIRECTORS:

Glen Crawford - Aberdeen, SD Joel Erickson - Langford, SD Matt Johnson - Webster, SD DELEGATES: Gaylon Anderson - Aberdeen, SD Robert Conn - Bristol, SD Justin Deutsch - Langford, SD Nathan Duerre - Bristol, SD Colin Dutenhoffer - Aberdeen, SD Justin Freeland - Houghton, SD Jeremy Haselhorst - Mansfield, SD Troy Haselhorst - Mansfield, SD Morgan Holler - Pierpont, SD Steve Kuecker - Webster, SD Chris Nickeson - Pierpont, SD Casey Nilsson - Warner, SD Scott Sperry - Bath, SD Darin Wiedebush - Mansfield, SD Jarrett Zimmerman - Groton, SD

DISTRICT 3 DIRECTORS:

Mike Clements - Miller, SD Chris Eymer - Reliance, SD Steve Halverson - Pierre, SD

DELEGATES:

Jerry Busch - Kennebec, SD Clay Fenenga - Hamill, SD Kelvin Grey - St. Lawrence, SD Doug Halverson - Kennebec, SD Jake Horning - Cresbard, SD Liam McManus - Reliance, SD Jeff Messmer - Wessington Springs, SD Norval Millard - Presho, SD Katherine Porter - Highmore, SD Ronnie Prien - Stickney, SD Adam Schindler - Reliance, SD Dennis Simons - St. Lawrence, SD Harlan Smith - Harrold, SD Alec Terca - Presho, SD Andrew Zastrow - Gann Valley, SD

STRONG. STABLE. DEPENDABLE. LOCAL.

If you are interested in running to be a future director or delegate, please contact Val Weisser at (605) 725-8341 or by email at valerie.weisser@agtegra.com.

DISTRICT 2 DIRECTORS:

Heather Beaner - Mellette, SD Jay Esser - Redfield, SD Wallace Knock - Willow Lake, SD DELEGATES: Mark Boekelheide - Northville, SD Andrew Boomsma - Wolsey, SD Logan Clemensen - Conde, SD David Jandel - Athol, SD Brian Johnson - Frankfort, SD Keith Lambert - Frankfort, SD Steve Masat - Redfield, SD Matt Micheel - Cavour, SD Bob Moody - Huron, SD Jason Pazour - Frankfort, SD Mike Puffer - Hitchcock, SD Gordy Salmen - Madison, SD Dylan Troske - Northville, SD Rory Troske - Turton, SD Eric Zell - Cavour, SD

DISTRICT 4 DIRECTORS:

Rick Osterday - Java, SD Steve Pfeifer - McLaughlin, SD Andy Weisser - Roscoe, SD DELEGATES: Darwin Aman - Eureka, SD Troy Beck - Artas, SD Kelly Bosch - Strasburg, ND Don Eberle - Strasburg, ND Jason Fauth - Leola, SD Evan Haar - Onaka, SD Kent Heid - McLaughlin, SD Charles Hettich - Roscoe, SD Andrew Hulm - Hague, ND Thomas Schaefbauer - Strasburg, ND ReEtta Sieh - Leola, SD Gary Ternes - Strasburg, ND Terry Ulrich - Ashley, ND Caleb Wiest - Herreid, SD

CHRIS PEARSON TO TRANSITION LEADERSHIP OF AGTEGRA

Chris Pearson, CEO of Agtegra Cooperative, notified the Board of Directors that he will be departing as the CEO on July 1, 2022. Pearson has been with the cooperative since 2013 and served as CEO for 5 years. He was instrumental in the formation of Agtegra in 2018, which has grown to be the nation’s largest locally owned agricultural supply cooperative with 74 locations.

Pearson stated, “It has been an honor to play a key role in the formation of Agtegra four and a half years ago and to serve as its first CEO. The farmers of North and South Dakota own a world-class company and should be proud of its team and its impact on agriculture, farms, and communities both locally and nationally.”

“We appreciate the service of Chris, Rachel, and their family to Agtegra Cooperative and to our farmers and communities,” said Agtegra Board Chairman Rick Osterday. “During his tenure, he made many key strategic decisions, created a singular culture, assembled an industry-leading leadership team, implemented marketing plans leading to significant market share growth, and executed significant plans to ensure that Agtegra is well-positioned for the future.

”The Agtegra board has appointed a search committee and started the process of a search to fill the CEO position. It will be imperative for the next CEO to continue the Agtegra philosophy of making decisions with the longevity and stability of Agtegra and its farmer-owners in mind.

Pearson will be working extensively with the board and staff over the next four months to ensure the best possible transition in leadership takes place.