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