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Andrew McCrea is a farmer and rancher, author, and nationally syndicated radio and TV broadcaster. He’s traveled the nation producing “American Countryside,” heard on radio and tv stations coast-to-coast. Andrew’s shared his blend of humor, agriculture and leadership with audiences in 49 states and arenas of 10,000 people.  He will help us look at future trends in agriculture and what the impact may be on farmers and rural communities.

Juan started his career in a boutique wealth management firm in the City of London, moving to CRU in 2007. There he worked with various mining companies on cost benchmarking, valuation, capital raising and refinancing assignments. In 2012, he shifted to become a fertilizer analyst, heading CRU’s research in phosphate markets and costs. He has since headed up the Market Intelligence function at Phosagro Trading, and was Head of Industry Analysis and Forecasting at Eurochem. In 2023, he joined ICL as Market Intelligence Manager of Growing Solutions. Juan holds a Bachelors of Commerce from Stellenbosch University. He is a member of the TFI Economics Council, the IFA Market Intelligence Committee, and the European Potash Producers Association.

Randy Strutz is President of Quality Carriers, the largest bulk chemical trucking carrier in North America. Randy has been in logistics for 20+ years after a career in accounting and manufacturing, spending 15 years in the Columbus, OH area before moving to Tampa. He is an adjunct professor in the Masters program at Franklin University, and he holds a MBA from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree from Butler University. He is also the proud father of adult quadruplet sons.

Grant Strom is a partner in Strom Family Farms located in Dahinda, Illinois. Grant raises corn, soybeans, hay and beef cattle on a 6,000 acre farm along with his parents Doug and Marsha, and his sister Joanie. He also is co-owner of Strom Farms Trucking LLC and co-owns and manages a grain storage and drying facility. Grant is responsible for the majority of input purchasing, agronomic decisions, operations management and marketing. The Strom family is also a dealer for Holganix, a plant pro-biotic/biological that contains over 800 species of microorganisms to promote soil health. In addition, Strom Family Farms is an investor in Interpose Ag LLC, a fertilizer start-up that focuses on manufacturing high quality, liquid fertilizers for agriculture use. Grant earned his B.S. in Farm and Financial Management from the University of Illinois in 2003 and graduated from the Illinois Agriculture Leadership Program in 2010. He has served and volunteered for various organizations, including the Farm Bureau, 4-H, FFA, commodity groups and was a 2017 4R Advocate for the The Fertilizer Institute. He resides in Elmwood, Illinois with his wife Kristen and their 3 children.

Karl joined Elevar in 2023 to lead Elevar Market Analytics (EMA), the group’s fertilizer market analysis business. At EMA, Karl works closely with clients, mainly US retailers, on their strategies in the fertilizer markets with the aim of mitigating risk and optimizing margins. Prior to joining Elevar, Karl spent 3 years in WinField United’s Crop Nutrient business as the Director of Market Intelligence. In this role, Karl managed a team focused on market analysis and led communications with internal and external stakeholders including to support strategic procurement decisions and risk management strategies for WinField’s business and its retail members. Before that, Karl worked for 4 years at Fertecon, now a part of S&P Global, where he did reporting, analysis, and forecasting on multiple fertilizer commodities for an array of subscription-based clientele spanning the globe. Karl graduated from Minnesota State Mankato with a bachelor’s degrees in economics and mathematics, graduating as a member of the Dean’s List and National Honor Society.

Neil Chatterjee is a former Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and has deep ties in Washington and across the industry, with extensive experience across the energy landscape both domestically and internationally. He is respected for his ability to strike compromise and work with a wide variety of stakeholders.

In his time on the Hill and at FERC, Neil built a reputation as a bipartisan operator who builds alliances and cuts through red tape with an eye on always promoting innovation. Neil’s significant knowledge and experience is derived from operating at the highest levels of government and as such, is able to provide clients valuable insights and counsel when navigating the highly regulated energy industry.In his time on the Hill and at FERC, Neil built a reputation as a bipartisan operator who builds alliances and cuts through red tape with an eye on always promoting innovation. Neil’s significant knowledge and experience is derived from operating at the highest levels of government and as such, is able to provide clients valuable insights and counsel when navigating the highly regulated energy industry.

As Director of Government Relations at Waterways Council, Inc., Jen Armstrong advocates for a modern national system of inland waterways infrastructure and ports. Prior to joining WCI she was the Director of Navigation Policy and Legislation at the American Association of Port Authorities. Jen is a subject matter expert in Congressional appropriations and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program. Jen has served as clerk and staff director of the U.S. Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations subcommittee which provided over $53 billion to the Department of Energy, the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation and other independent agencies. Prior to the Senate, Jen was with the Corps of Engineers as a water resources planner, project manager, and government affairs liaison specializing in coastal storm damage reduction, ecosystem restoration, and navigation.

Jason Dorsey’s passion is uncovering hidden insights and new strategies that future-proof your organization. He has led over 120 benchmark research studies on four continents to separate myth from truth for leaders. Adweek calls him a “research guru.”

Unique Speaker
Jason is known for his unique, interactive, content-rich presentation style. He has received more than 1,000 standing ovations at events around the world, from India and Singapore to Chile, Finland, France, and Egypt.

Over 200 TV Appearances
A trusted expert on emerging trends, Jason has been featured on over 200 TV shows such as 60 Minutes, The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and hundreds more media interviews, including a New York Times cover story.

3x Company Founder
Jason is President of The Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), the leading generations and emerging
trends research, strategy, and speaking firm. CGK has worked with over 700 companies around the world to drive innovation, growth, and research-based thought leadership.

Bestselling Author
Jason wrote his first bestselling book at age 18. His latest bestseller is Zconomy: How Gen Z Will Change the Future of Business and What to Do About It. This breakthrough book was a #1 New Release on Amazon and a Top 10 Business Book of 2020 by Forbes.com

Mission to Serve
Jason’s mission is to unlock the potential of leaders and organizations through original research, unexpected strategy, and innovation that future-proofs organizations.

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