SPEAKERS

Introducing our 2025 subject matter experts

Mike Pearson is the host of RFD-TV’s This Week in Agribusiness, where he provides in-depth analysis of farm markets, technology, and global agricultural trends. Raised on a farm in Iowa, Mike developed a deep appreciation for agriculture early on, giving him a practical perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing farmers today.

With over a decade in agricultural broadcasting, Mike has become a trusted voice in the industry, delivering market insights, policy updates, and emerging innovations that impact agribusiness. His engaging style and deep industry knowledge make complex topics accessible to farmers, agribusiness professionals, and rural communities.

Opening Keynote - Mike Pearson

Broadcast Director, Farm Progress & Anchor on “This Week in Agribusiness”

Brian Kight is a leadership and culture expert known for his practical, no-nonsense approach to building elite mindsets, discipline-driven teams, and high-performance organizations. As the founder of Daily Discipline, Brian helps leaders, businesses, and athletes apply simple, powerful principles that drive long-term success.

With a deep focus on personal accountability, mental toughness, and operational excellence, Brian distills complex leadership and culture concepts into actionable strategies that produce real results. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, elite sports teams, and small businesses, helping them strengthen their competitive edge through discipline and intentional decision-making.

A sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, Brian delivers impactful insights that challenge conventional thinking and inspire individuals to take ownership of their growth. His philosophy—"Discipline is the shortcut"—emphasizes that consistent, intentional effort is the key to sustained success in any field.

Keynote - Brian Kight

Ted McKinney has served as CEO of NASDA since 2021, representing state agriculture leaders in Washington, D.C. and globally. From 2017–2021, he was the first USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, leading trade policy, market access, and international negotiations on behalf of U.S. agriculture.

Previously, McKinney was Indiana’s Director of Agriculture and held senior roles at Dow AgroSciences, Elanco, and the Council for Biotechnology Information. A Purdue University graduate in Agricultural Economics, he remains active in agriculture, civic leadership, and faith-based service.

Ted A. McKinney

Chief Executive Officer, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

As Associate General Counsel at Cenovus Energy, Dan manages international trade, customs, transportation, security, procurement, and government relations. His Canada-U.S. background spans government service, private practice, and academia.

He has served as Honorary Consul of Canada to Ohio, chaired the Canada-U.S. practice at a major law firm, and was a visiting law professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dan also served in Canada’s foreign ministry and as a law clerk in U.S. federal court. He is President of the Ohio-Canada Business Association, U.S. Vice President for NASCO, and a board member of AMCHAM Canada. Dan frequently provides media commentary on cross-border trade and policy issues.

Dan Ujczo

Associate General Counsel at Cenovus Energy

Andy Campbell is the Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, where he helps equipment dealerships turn data into faster decisions, better alignment, and stronger margins. Raised on a multi-generation Iowa farm, Andy blends deep ag roots with experience in Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, academia, and as a consultant to make sense of what’s really driving the farm equipment market.

At Tractor Zoom, he leads market intelligence and dealership enablement—developing tools and benchmarks that help dealers price with confidence, manage inventory more strategically, and adopt technology in ways that deliver real results. Andy is a frequent industry speaker and contributor to ag media, known for translating complex trends into clear, actionable insights for dealer principals and sales leaders.

He holds degrees in engineering and an MBA from the University of Iowa, and continues to manage and help operate his family’s farm. He lives near Pella, Iowa with his wife and three kids.

Andy Campbell

Director of Insights, Tractor Zoom

Jon Wommack is the Product Manager for the IronGuides product, where he leads the strategy, data operations, and development of the IronGuide suite—trusted by dealers, manufacturers, and lenders across North America. With nearly a decade of experience in agricultural equipment data and a background rooted in the industry, Jon brings a unique blend of field knowledge and technical expertise.

A graduate of Arkansas State University with degrees in Agricultural Business Economics and Plant Science, Jon began his career with John Deere, gaining hands-on experience in parts, equipment, and GPS sales. That foundation continues to inform his work today as he oversees the ingestion, analysis, and refinement of IronGuides’ market data.

Jon is known for his customer-first approach, passion for actionable insights, and commitment to continuous improvement. When he's not driving innovation in ag tech, Jon enjoys hunting, spending time on equipment, and smoking barbecue for friends and family.

Jon Wommack

Iron Solutions Product Manager, IronGuides

For over 18 years Jeff has helped leading dealers, manufacturers, finance providers, and others, by providing best in class data and digital marketing solutions. As Director of Industrial Sales, he leads a team with over 100 years of experience serving clients in the agriculture, construction, and other vital industries. The success of Fusable is driven by our mission, which is to propel people to their best selves. When we focus on helping our clients and team succeed, positive results and growth are the most natural outcome.

Jeff Cull

EDA Director of Sales, Industrial

Arthur grew up on a small ranch in southern Saskatchewan and began his career in agriculture in 1994. After holding various leadership roles in the industry, he joined JayDee Equipment in 2006, later becoming regional sales manager during its merger into JayDee AgTech. In 2014, the company became part of Pattison Agriculture, where Arthur was named president in 2017.

He joined The Jim Pattison Group’s corporate team as a vice president in 2020. In 2024, he entered a joint venture that includes a high-gen seed potato farm, a 20,000-acre grain operation, and a farm supply and media company.

Arthur lives in Swift Current, Saskatchewan with his wife Kim and enjoys time with their two sons, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

Arthur Ward

Industry Expert & Dealer Institute Instructor

Trent Hummel is a lead management consultant and trainer with the North American Equipment Dealers Association’s Dealer Institute. A fourth-generation equipment dealer, he brings over 30 years of hands-on experience as an owner and general manager. Since 2011, Trent has delivered training, consulting, and peer group guidance across North America.

Widely recognized for his expertise in wholegoods and used inventory management, Trent’s innovative strategies around turnover, aging, and margins have revitalized underperforming departments industry-wide.

Trent Hummel

Industry Expert

RÉMI SCHMALTZ has farming in his blood. His family has been in agribusiness for over 100 years, including farming, ag retail, an equipment dealership and agriculture software. He is the CEO and Founder of Brilliant Harvest, an AI Helpdesk and communication platform made to empower equipment dealer teams and customers across the entire customer experience (CX), from purchase to repair.

Remi Schmaltz

AI Industry Expert

Jerry Leemkuil is an Equipment Dealer Specialist with Association Risk Management Services at Federated Insurance. He collaborates with major equipment dealer associations across the U.S. and Canada, and works closely with Federated’s Marketing and Underwriting teams to serve and retain equipment dealership clients.

A native of Iowa, Jerry holds degrees in business administration and accounting from Augustana College in South Dakota. Over his 35+ year career at Federated, he has held leadership roles in health program marketing, commercial underwriting, and association partnerships—bringing broad expertise and deep industry insight to his current role.