Agriculture
Operations professionals in Agriculture
These ten operations leaders have run farming, packing and agricultural operations for farms, produce companies and agribusinesses. A reader can learn where handoffs between field, packing and shipping teams slow work, and how these leaders handle labor, equipment and storage limits.
Professionals to explore
01—10Brandon Lawshe
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Ritter Agribusiness
Director of Operations at Ritter Agribusiness since 2023. Other listed roles include Product & Business Development Manager at Ritter Agribusiness (2021–2023), Operations Supervisor at Ritter Agribusiness (2019–2021), Farm Management Analyst at Ritter Agribusiness (2017–2019) and Intern at Ritter Agribusiness (2016–2017).
David Sieperda
LinkedInExperience: VP of Agricultural Operations · SupHerb Farms
VP of Agricultural Operations at SupHerb Farms since 2025. Other listed roles include Director of Agricultural Operations at SupHerb Farms (2019–2025), Manager of Agricultural Operations at SupHerb Farms (2011–2015), Farm Manager at California State University, Fresno (2019) and Farm Manager at Parrott Investment Company, Inc. (2015–2019).
Jake Azevedo
LinkedInExperience: Director of Farming Operations · Betteravia Farms
Director of Farming Operations at Betteravia Farms since 2022. Other listed roles include Planning and scheduling manager at Betteravia Farms (2021–2022), Production Supervisor at Betteravia Farms (2018–2020), Sales and Consulting at Brandt Ag Products, Inc (2015–2018) and Seed Production Agronomist at Syngenta (2010–2015).
Jeremy Hamilton
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations--Animal Nutrition and Specialty Crops · Perdue AgriBusiness
Director of Operations--Animal Nutrition and Specialty Crops at Perdue AgriBusiness since 2024. Other listed roles include Organic & Specialty Crops Grain Operations Manager at Perdue AgriBusiness (2021–2024), Regional Grain Manager at Perdue AgriBusiness (2020–2021), Regional Grain Manager at Perdue AgriBusiness (2018–2020) and Area Grain Manager at Perdue AgriBusiness (2016–2018).
Joe Pezzini
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Ag Operations · Taylor Farms
Senior Director of Ag Operations at Taylor Farms since 2021. Other listed roles include Chief Executive Officer at Ocean Mist Farms (2015–2021), Chief Operating Officer at Ocean Mist Farms (2009–2015), Vice President Operations at Ocean Mist Farms (2001–2009) and President & Managing Partner at Valley Pride, Inc (1987–2021).
Jorge Chepote
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations and Farming · Sun World International
Director of Operations and Farming at Sun World International since 2025. Other listed roles include Global Crop Lead Operations Cucurbits & Biennials at BASF (2023–2025), Global Operations Crop Lead Biennials at BASF Vegetable Seeds (2020–2023), Global Product Manager - Cucurbits at Bayer (2017–2020) and Global Vegetables Supply Chain Strategy & Operations Lead at Bayer (2016–2017).
Matthew Murphy
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Iowa Select Farms
Vice President Operations at Iowa Select Farms since 2024. Other listed roles include Supply Chain Director at Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - North America (2020–2024), Director Of Operations at The Maschhoffs (2018–2020), Associate Director Of Operations at The Maschhoffs (2017–2018) and Senior Production Manager at The Maschhoffs (2015–2017).
Rigoberto Mendoza
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Mount Adams Fruit
Director of Operations at Mount Adams Fruit since 2024. The highlight describes over two decades in the agricultural and fresh produce industry, specializing in apples, pears, and cherries. Other listed roles include Continuous Improvement Manager at Mount Adams Fruit (2023–2025) and Director Of packing Operations at LEGACY FRUIT PACKERS, LLC (2020–2023).
Simon Jose Gonzalez
LinkedInExperience: SVP International Farming & Industrial Operations · Mission Produce®
SVP International Farming & Industrial Operations at Mission Produce® since 2025. Other listed roles include VP Operations at Mission Produce™ Perú (2024–2026), Director Operaciones Industriales at Mission Produce™ Perú (2024–2026) and Gerente de Operaciones Industriales at Mission Produce® (until 2024).
Tracy Stanley
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Operations · Generation Farms
Director Of Operations at Generation Farms since 2014. The highlight describes decades of experience in production management and operations in the fresh fruit and vegetables industry. Other listed roles include Operations Production Manager at STANLEY FARMS (1990–2014).
Choose the right perspective
Check whether the person's relevant role is current or past and whether it covered field production, packing and shipping, or a whole multi-site operation. Ask them for one capacity crunch they handled and what they would plan differently.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Tell me about a time when a handoff between teams or departments caused a real delay. What was the root cause, and what did you do about it?
- 02Where does your operation run out of capacity most often—equipment, labor, storage, or something else? How do you decide what work gets delayed?
- 03Walk me through an exception that disrupted your schedule last month. How did you handle it, and what would prevent it next time?
Reaching operations professionals in Agriculture
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