Strong external partnerships are a key component to the success and innovation of AgNext, including leadership from our Industry Innovation Group.
This group provides input on strategic initiatives and programs, acts as a soundboard for new ideas and opportunities, promotes AgNext in the livestock community, helps recruit talent and elevates AgNext on a global scale.
Industry Leadership
Beatty Canyon Ranch Steve Wooten President & CEO
Beef Marketing Group John Butler CEO
Five Rivers Mike Thoren President & CEO
LeValley Ranches Robbie LeValley CFO
Veterinary Research & Consulting, LLC Tom Portillo Associate Veterinarian
Quail Ridge Dairy Mary Kraft CFO
Farm Credit Services of America Marshall T. Hansen Senior Vice President- AgriBusiness Capital
Veterinary Research & Consulting LLC Del Miles Founder
Safeway / Albertsons Cathy East VP of Procurement Meat/Seafood/Deli
Aurora Organic Dairy Juan S. Velez Chief Agricultural Officer
Midwest PMS Pete Anderson Director of Research
RaboBank Van E. Dewey Executive Vice President
Previous Industry Innovation Group Partners
JBS USA Cameron Bruett Head of Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer