Agriculture
Information technology professionals in Agriculture
These ten technology leaders have held CIO, IT director and other IT leadership roles at farms and agriculture companies. A reader can learn how agriculture IT teams choose, connect and support business systems, and what they weigh before changing them.
Professionals to explore
01—10Alan Shelby
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations and Information Technology · SF Agriculture
Vice President Operations and Information Technology at SF Agriculture since 2016. Other listed roles include OCIO - Dell Information Capital, Data Science, & Business Intelligence IT at Dell Technologies (2006–2016), IT Director at Dell Technologies (2006–2016), Senior IT Manager at Dell Technologies (2009–2014) and Program Manager at Dell Technologies (2006–2011).
Brad LeSage
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Taylor Farms
Chief Information Officer at Taylor Farms since 2021. The profile describes Taylor Farms as a company in the agriculture space. Other listed roles include Federation Principal, Western Region, Office of the Federation at Dell Technologies (2014–2021), Advisory Systems Engineer at EMC (2012–2021), Vice President of Business Technology at Taylor Farms (2010–2012) and Director of IT at Taylor Farms (2008–2010).
Carl Vogel
LinkedInExperience: Director of IT · Iowa Select Farms
Director of IT at Iowa Select Farms since 2011. The profile describes over 20 years of technology leadership across industries, including building technology functions and teams from the ground up. Other listed roles include Information Technology Consultant at RDI - R&D Industries, Inc. (2005–2011) and Information Technology Help Desk at CBE Companies (2003–2005).
Connie Herschbach
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Information Technology · Novus Ag
Former Vice President Information Technology at Novus Ag (2019–2024). The profile describes leading a cross-functional IT team for a large agricultural organization, with experience in mergers and acquisitions integration and application portfolio management. Other listed roles include Enterprise Program Manager at Agrian by TELUS Agriculture (2018–2019).
Edwin Tragter
LinkedInExperience: Group Director IT · Royal Agrifirm Group
Group Director IT at Royal Agrifirm Group since 2019, and Chairman Intercoop Digital Comittee at Intercoop since 2024. The profile describes more than 20 years in IT management, with experience areas including production planning and stock control. Other listed roles include Manager ICT Services at Royal Agrifirm Group (2014–2019) and Manager Competence Center at Royal Agrifirm Group (2011–2014).
Jason Evans
LinkedInExperience: Software Developer Director of IT · Capay Farms Inc.
Former Software Developer Director of IT at Capay Farms Inc. (2020–2024), and Software Developer at Delta Peanut since 2024. The profile describes over 17 years designing and managing custom database systems for large agricultural and food processing operations. Other listed roles include IT Manager Software Developer at Chico Nut Co (2010–2020) and Co-Owner Developer at Chico Nut Co (2007–2010).
Jeffrey Strang
LinkedInExperience: Director of IT · Christensen Farms
Director of IT at Christensen Farms since 2021. The profile describes IT leadership in the food production industry, including IT service management, IT strategy, project management and cyber security. Other listed roles include Sr. Director IT, Enterprise Services and Plant Support at 8th Avenue Food and Provisions (2019–2021), Director, IT at Dakota Growers Pasta Company (2014–2019) and Director, IT - Processing at Viterra (2010–2013).
Manish Sharma
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Technology · Lipman Family Farms
Director Of Technology at Lipman Family Farms since 2020. Other listed roles include Director of Analytics and Software Development at Lipman Family Farms (2016–2020), Director, Business Intelligence and Software Development at Young's Market Company (2012–2015), Business Intelligence Manager at Young's Market Company (2010–2012) and Software Development Team Lead at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (2005–2010).
Martin Carbrey
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director FCC IT Agriculture, Tellus and FCI Residential · Florida Crystals
Senior Director FCC IT Agriculture, Tellus and FCI Residential at Florida Crystals since 2022. Other listed roles include Senior Director of Global IT Operations at Florida Crystals (2017–2022), IT Senior Director - Global Enterprise Resource Planning at Monsanto Company (2014–2017), Director - Global Infrastructure Service Center at Monsanto Company (2012–2014) and Director Global Manufacturing IT at Monsanto Company (2008–2012).
Raj Grewal
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Information Technology · GreenPoint Ag
Vice President Information Technology at GreenPoint Ag since 2024 and former Director of IT there (2021–2024). For the Director of IT role, the profile describes developing and implementing the company’s IT strategy. Other listed roles include Business Process Owner (2017–2021), Application Support Analyst II (2013–2017) and Technical Support Specialist II (2011–2013) at The Andersons, Inc.
Choose the right perspective
Check whether the person's agriculture IT role is current or past and whether it covered a single operation or a larger group. Match that experience to your decision, such as a CIO for an ERP or platform choice or an IT director for day-to-day systems and support.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How did you choose and roll out core business systems across field, plant and office operations?
- 02What integration or data problems came up between field operations and back-office systems, and how did you solve them?
- 03How do you staff and budget IT support for seasonal operations and remote sites?
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