Meet Our Agronomy Team

Chuck Wagner
Agronomy Division Manager
507.451.1230
chuckw@centralvalleycoop.com

Chuck manages the Agronomy Division with the aim to create superior value through the effective use of products, services, technology, and data collection. He has an associate degree in agronomy and brings 33 years of experience to the position. He received CCA certification in 2005.

Irv Arndt
Agronomy Sales Manager
507.451.1230
irwina@centralvalleycoop.com

Irv oversees all sales of the Agronomy Division and manages the seed department. He has an agronomy degree from South Dakota State University – Brookings and brings 19 years of experience to the job. Irv takes a special interest in high-yielding corn and enjoys seeing farmers succeed. He earned his CCA certification in 1994.

Al Macius
Marketing Manager
507.451.1230
alm@centralvalleycoop.com

Al oversees the marketing for products and services within the Agronomy Division. From the main Owatonna office, he manages the crop protection and precision agronomy areas of the business. He has 21 years of experience and enjoys creating value for growers through business planning and relationship building.

Brian Weller
Seed Sales Manager
507.451.1230
brianw@centralvalleycoop.com

Brian works with suppliers and agronomists on marketing and supply issues, and directly with customers to help them find the best and most profitable solutions for their operations. He holds a degree in agronomy/agricultural education from the University of Minnesota and has 25 years of experience. He enjoys working with the young agronomists and appreciates their enthusiasm and willingness to accept new technology. Brian earned his CCA certification in 1996.

 

Precision Agriculture

Call 855.313.3774 or 507.431.6498

Chad Phillips Kevin Kruize

 

Austin

Call 888.506.0351 or 507.437.2644

Nic Roe
Dan Blanchard
Location Manager
Danny Dahlen
Operations Manager /
Sales Agronomist
Nic Roe
Sales Agronomist

Blooming Prairie

Call 800.540.3336 or 507.583.6661

Sam Hanson
Location Manager
Ryan Larson
Sales Agronomist
Steve Resler
Sales Agronomist
Ashley Schmeling
Agronomy Sales Assistant
/Precision Ag Specialist

Ellendale

Call 866.684.3531 or 507.684.3531

Steve Polkow
Location Manager
Steve Resler
Sales Agronomist

Hayfield

Call 800.819.3393 or 507.477.2251

Aaron Holst
Don Naatz
Location Manager
Brock Skov
Sales Agronomist
Aaron Holst
Sales Agronomist
Precision Ag Specialist

Kenyon

Call 800.437.1672 or 507.789.5208

Jim Wyffles
Sales Agronomist

Northfield

Call 800.290.2449 or 507.645.938

Craig Maurer
Location Manager
Chris Messner
Sales Agronomist

Owatonna

Call 800.433.6706 or 507.451.6706

Amy Sonnentag
Storm Sammon
Location Manager
Amy Sonnentag
Sales Agronomist
Carrie Christenson
Agronomy Sales Assistant

West Concord

Call 800.873.1547 or 507.527.2214

Joel Boyum
Location Manager
Joe Winkels
Sales Agronomist