Having grown up in Northwest Indiana, Jake was exposed to agriculture through the help of a neighboring row crop farmer. He served many years as a volunteer firefighter for his community, and with a passion for agronomy and serving people, Jake received a Fire Science Public Safety degree and a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business Management from Vincennes University. Joining the team in the spring 2021, Jake is bringing advanced technology and agronomy practices to help achieve new levels of success for growers in Southwest Indiana. Jake currently lives in Evansville, Indiana with his fiancée Claire.