2022 Annual Meeting in Review

Agtegra held its annual member meeting on Wednesday, December 14. Due to weather, the meeting was held virtually. Agtegra Board President Rick Osterday chaired the official business meeting, which covered topics including the cooperative’s financial results, messages from management, election results, and recognition of two retiring directors.

Agtegra CEO Jason Klootwyk reflected on major accomplishments throughout the year, including expanding locations, supporting local communities, investing in and maintaining core assets, transforming organizational culture and emphasizing safety in the workplace. These efforts to focus on safety have resulted in 16 Governor Safety Awards and 63 GEAPS Safety Awards, demonstrating Agtegra’s commitment to a safe work environment. Furthermore, Klootwyk highlighted Agtegra’s long-range strategic plan and priorities.

2022 DIRECTOR ELECTION RESULTS

Thank you to all of our members who ran in the 2022 election!

Matt Johnson - District 1; Webster, SD

“It has been a great experience to serve on Agtegra’s board of directors, and I am very passionate about the cooperative system and want to continue to help navigate this company into the future for current and future generations.”

Heather Beaner - District 2; Mellette, SD

“Agtegra is poised to grow even more, but we also want to continue to function as ‘the local elevator’ that our grandparents founded. I wish to continue serving Agtegra and our farmer-owners to help ensure this transition to national player is balanced with local needs.”

Kim Vanneman - District 3; Winner, SD

“Agtegra Cooperative will play a role in supporting the next generation of agriculture. I am excited to use my past experiences and education to help navigate Agtegra to the next generation of success for the cooperative and for producers.”

Steve Pfeifer - District 4; McLaughlin, SD

“As a director, my vision for Agtegra is to continue to provide quality customer service for grain and agronomy and to continue to help meet the needs for our producers. Farms would not be as successful without cooperatives, and we need to continue to communicate the value of the cooperative system with todays’ youth.”

Chad Boekelheide - At-Large; Northville, SD

“It’s a privilege to be elected and serve as an Agtegra director. I’m excited to be a board member of a company that plays such a vital role in the agricultural industry in the Dakotas.”

2023 APPOINTED NONVOTING ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Jeff Messmer, Wessington Springs, SD

“I am very excited to be part of a great organization. I believe in the cooperative business model. I applied because I wanted to gain knowledge from what I believe is a great team doing a valuable service to myself and my fellow ag producers.”

Matt Micheel, Cavour, SD

“I am looking forward to learning as much as I can about the inner workings of our co-op. I believe our board is leading Agtegra in the right direction and am excited to be a part of it.”

2022 DELEGATE ELECTION RESULTS

DISTRICT 1: Chad Brandt, Oakes, ND; Justin Deutsch, Pierpont, SD; Casey Nilsson, Mansfield, SD; Matthew Sperry, Bath, SD; and Carson Stange, Stratford, SD

2: Mark Boekelheide, Northville, SD; Nathan Glanzer, Carpenter, SD; Randy Nelson, Carpenter, SD; Rory Troske, Turton, SD; and Eric Zell, Cavour, SD

3: Matt Bossly, Faulkton, SD; Jerry Busch, Kennebec, SD; Liam McManus, Reliance, SD; Ronnie Prien, Stickney, SD; and Slade Roseland, Faulkton, SD

DISTRICT 4: Don Eberle, Strasburg, ND; Richard Fergel, Shields, ND; Andrew Hulm, Hague, ND; Candice Mizera, McLaughlin, SD; and Darin Vetch, Onaka, SD

For a full list of Agtegra's directors and delegates, visit: https://www.agtegra.com/who-is-agtegra/governance.