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 over 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 over 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 area of the business. He has over 21 years of experience and enjoys creating value for growers through business planning and relationship building.

Brian Weller
Lead Sales Agronomist
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 over 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.

Anne Skalicky
Agronomy Administrative Support
507.446.5003
annes@centralvalleycoop.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Precision Agriculture

Call 855.313.3774 or 507.431.6498

Kevin Kruize
Precision Ag Manager
Vicki Enzenauer
Precision Ag Lead
Erin Goebel
Precision Ag Specialist
Kate Stenzel
Precision Agronomist
Ashley Schmeling
Precision Ag Specialist
Sagan King
Precision Ag Specialist

 

 

Austin

Call 888.506.0351 or 507.437.2644

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

Blooming Prairie

Call 800.540.3336 or 507.583.6661

Sam Hanson
Location Manager- Blooming Prairie
Ryan Larson
Seed Department Manager
Ashley Schmeling
Precision Agronomy Specialist

Ellendale

Call 866.684.3531 or 507.684.3531

Steve Polkow
Location Manager - Ellendale
Jordan Wiersma
Sales Agronomist
Ashley Schmeling
Precision Agronomy Specialist

Hayfield

Call 800.819.3393 or 507.477.2251

Don Naatz
Location Manager - Hayfield
Cody Schmeling
Sales Agronomist
Sagan Kelling
Precision Agronomy Specialist

 

Kenyon/Northfield/West Concord

Call 800.290.2449 or 507.789.1150

Craig Maurer
Location Manager - Kenyon
Chris Messner
Sales Agronomist
Jim Wyffles
Sales Agronomist
Joe Winkels
Sales Agronomist
Chad Wiersma
Sales Agronomist
Cody Tix
Sales Agronomist

 

 

Owatonna

Call 800.433.6706 or 507.451.6706

 

Storm Sammon
Location Manager - Owatonna
Amy Sonnentag
Sales Agronomist
Chad Wiersma
Sales Agronomist