Over the course of my career I have developed a passion for achieving goals, growing businesses, and creating new markets. I enjoy the opportunity to identify and cultivate talented leaders within our organizations, and providing servant leadership to aid them in reaching individual and company goals. With a family-first approach I continue to add value and ensure the viability of our operations for generations to come. Currently my wife and I own and operate four business units, all based at our home/office near Villard, MN. We began our business when we were married in 1989. At that time, we had a Ford Taurus automobile, lived in a $1,000 14' x 70' trailer home and had $5,000 of medical bills. Through hard work, creativity and tenacity we have built a substantial agricultural business focusing in both production and custom services. Today, two generations are active in the business. We have seven children. Five of them, and one in-law, have key roles in the businesses. I am fortunate to have learned from and developed mentor relationships with thought leaders and professionals spanning multiple disciplines all around the world. I believe in continual education and learning, formally and informally, to further my knowledge and effectiveness.