Courtney brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as a Producer Advisor at AgSpire. With a passion rooted in agronomy, she looks forward to making a difference in the industry by helping farmers and ranchers reach their operational goals.
Courtney ranched in Oregon, giving her a taste of the industry and led her to purse a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and later a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business Management at Oregon State University.
Courtney has previously worked as an agronomy sales representative for CHS and an agronomy coach for 406 Agronomy. She currently resides in Northeast Montana where she hopes to share her knowledge of conservation practices and regenerative agriculture with producers across the United States.
With a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science from Texas A&M University, combined with experience in the agriculture industry, Lindsey brings knowledge from having worked across many different segments of the agriculture industry.
Most recently, she served as the Processing and Inventory Lead at 44 Farms, where she managed a team focused on all sale cattle and balanced hands-on tasks with whole herd data entry responsibilities. Lindsey‘s background includes growing up in the show cattle industry, where she raised and exhibited Red Angus cattle.
With a strong passion for agriculture, she is committed to helping farmers discover meaningful and sustainable solutions to enhance productivity.
As Senior Project Manager, Clay helps design and manage client projects focused on amplifying regenerative agriculture across the country.
Clay’s passion for regenerative agriculture stems from growing up on a 120-year-old cattle ranch near the Oklahoma panhandle. As the 5th generation to work on the ranch, he learned the importance of stewarding land for the next generation while providing nutritious food to the community.
Prior to joining AgSpire, Clay was a Senior Business Analyst at The Context Network, a management consulting firm dedicated to the food and agriculture industry. There, he gained broad exposure to the various sectors of the industry, including genetics, crop inputs, equipment, livestock production, and retail sustainability strategy.
Clay holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from The University of Tulsa.
With a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science from the University of Guelph, and an MBA from William & Mary in Virginia, Sydney has extensive experience in the agriculture industry and brings knowledge from having worked across many different segments.
Most recently, Sydney served as the North American Marketing Lead for the Seed Treatment business at BASF where she led a team responsible for managing all on-seed technology. Prior to this, Sydney was the Global Marketing Manager, responsible for the global strategy of three key active ingredients. Sydney’s experience also includes various country-level marketing roles focused on providing innovative solutions for farmer customers across North America.
Sydney brings a passion for the agriculture industry, and helping farmers identify meaningful and sustainable solutions to maximize productivity.
As the Senior Director of Finance and Operations at AgSpire, Andrea leverages over 12 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and operational leadership. Her extensive background across diverse industries enables her to excel in crafting robust financial strategies and enhancing operational efficiency to drive sustainable growth.
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from California State University and a master’s degree from Capella University.
Taylor Polka joined the AgSpire team as an Enrollment Specialist focused on our Producer Programs. She assists producers in the enrollment process as well as collects and manages data.
Taylor was raised in Wisconsin where a love for animals and agriculture were fostered. Being heavily involved in 4-H and FFA created further agricultural and leadership development opportunities. She has an Animal Science degree from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls. During her time in River Falls, she focused on animal genetics and reproduction. Previously, Taylor was managing a dairy teaching farm for a technical college. Her role encompassed animal husbandry, education, and crop planning and management.
Jake’s passion lies in working with farmers which began on the family farm in northeast South Dakota. His pursuit has led him to work in research and development, seed sales, market development, and – more recently – soil health and sustainable agriculture. He enjoys sharing his knowledge with farmers to help them gain a better understanding of what the soil health principles can offer and how to manage expectations.
Jake holds a B.A. in Crop and Weed Sciences from North Dakota State University and a M.S. in Plant and Soil Sciences from Oklahoma State University. He is a sUAV licensed pilot and a board member for the Payne County Conservation District. Additionally, Jake serves as a crop consultant
Sarah Roderick serves as the Event & Outreach Coordinator for AgSpire, with a focus on expanding the reach of our SustainAg Network Initiative. With a passion for agriculture and sustainability, she looks forward to finding innovative solutions for producers and consumers.
This passion was created by growing up on a cattle ranch in West Texas, where she learned the highs and lows within the cattle industry. This gave her a solid foundation in the agriculture sector and left her with a desire to improve the industry.
Sarah has previously worked for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture where she worked as the Communications & Events Student Assistant, as well as an intern for 44 Farms/Prime Pursuits.
Just recently, Sarah graduated from New Mexico State University (NMSU) with a double major in Agricultural Communications and Agricultural Business/Economics. While at NMSU, Sarah was a proud member of the National Agri-Marketing Association team where her team won the national title in 2023. She also served as student body treasurer for NMSU’s student government and held other various leadership roles.
