Networking

Leading Voices in Ag Communication: 2024 Conference Industry Guests Lineup

Welcome to the Communication Training Conference, where we’re bringing in the heavy hitters of the industry! We’re beyond excited to introduce you to the movers and shakers who will be attending our event. These professionals are the real deal, leading the way in their fields, and they’re here to share their knowledge and tricks of the trade. Get ready to be inspired, learn, and have a blast with us as we explore the world of effective communication!

Larry Tidemann
Former Member of the South Dakota State Senate.

Dillon Davidson
Senior Trade Officer – Nevada Department of Agriculture

Stephanie Myers G.
Vice President of Government affairs – Capital 6 Advisors

Rhea Waldman
Executive Director
SD Discovery Center

Jim Dunn
Consulting nutritionist
Cornerstone Ag Management

Dave Heilig
CEO
Zymetrics

Ann Hess
Content Producer at National Hog Farmers

Janelle Atyeo
Regional Editor at Lee AgriMedia

Lee Johnston
Professor
University of Minnesota

Sarah Tveidt
VP, Client Services at Aimpoint Research

Candy DeOuden
Extension Marketing and Communications Coordinator at SDSU

Dr. Marni Shoemaker
Assistant Professor and Registered Dietitian School of Health and Consumer Services

Dr. Carol Cardona
Professor at University of Minnesota

Emily Caban
Army Combat Medic and Nurse at Plasma Center Brookings

Nathan Augspurger
Vice President Developer at Biomedit

Magdiel Lopez
Swine Field Specialist at University of Missouri

Ximena Paz
Data Scientist and Analyst at The Hanor Company

Jeffrey Escobar
Director of Clinical Studies at Mazen Animal Health

Dr. Michelle M. Kromm
Principal at Food Forward, LLC

Dr. Amanda Blair
Assistant Director of West River Agricultural Center/Professor

Terry Wicks
Product Specialist at Devenish Nutrition

Ethan Bloom
Beef Technical Specialist at Purina Mills

Jake koepke
Nutritionist at Pipestone

Kyle Gustafson
Assistant Manager at SD Crop Association

Mark Gieseman
Swine Technical Manager at ADISSEO USA INC

Marvin Escorcia
Talent Acquisition Manager at Smithfield Foods

Michael Crinion
CEO at Ash Grove Dairy

Robert Thaler
Distinguished Professor and SDSU Extension Swine Specialist

David Anderson
Representative at  South Dakota House of Representatives

Jean Hunhoff
South Dakota Senator