Farming is more complicated than ever before. AGNETWORX exists to turn that complexity into prosperity. Our network connects the nation’s top producers with top ag innovators – unlocking new technologies for top producers that grow their bottom line and allowing innovators market access in less time. As CEO, Dave leads the strategic vision for maximizing the value of relationships and data for farmers - giving them an edge in a fast-paced and volatile market.

Dave serves as both the head of Growers Axis and its farm business development specialist. He has a proven track record and extensive knowledge that includes strategic planning and analysis, organizational design, financial management, tax planning, succession, and leadership. Over the past 25 years, he has led multiple operations, consistently achieving year-over-year profit increases. He has also successfully launched four businesses and led them through to strong transitions. Having grown up on a farm, Dave studied agronomy and animal science in college, earning a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State. He continues to operate his own family farm, deepening his understanding of both production and the business side of farming. He frequently consults for other western Iowa farmers to help them grow their operations. Dave has a unique ability to understand how all the pieces of a farm business fit together. He knows how to identify opportunities and bring in top professionals to make the most of them. He leads Growers Axis experts and partners in delivering business recommendations in the right areas for each grower. Dave is driven to support family farmers in developing their business skills, giving them that extra advantage in these challenging times and beyond.

XStreaming Fitness is a technology advocate for fitness clubs and fitness club owners allowing them to market group fitness classes beyond their standard bricks and mortar locations to current clients and clients beyond their marketing footprint. With the integration of XStreaming Fitness programs in the existing structure of a fitness club, the boundaries of membership disappear, allowing maximum membership recruitment and class variety opportunities.

Responsibilities include recruiting, coaching, developing and directing twelve district sales managers in Iowa and Missouri. Responsible for setting and managing budgets, creating and implementing the go to market strategy. • Created a responsive and market-driven team resulting in sales that exceed $20 million from zero • Awarded AgriGold’s National Region of the Year two out of the past three years • Team members have received Rookie of the Year awards six out of eight years• Exceeded annual goals while spending below cumulative budget by $500,000 over the past 5 years • Team member received Top National Honor for all sales 2007/2008 and 2008/2009• Team member awarded Worldwide Top Sales Manager• Designed and implemented a unique sales strategy to a 74-year-old organization that resulted in growth that outpaced existing structure• Implemented a college recruiting approach that supplies unlimited talent for a growing business

Lead on the development of the Corporate strategic business plan. Served as liaison with field consultants from the executive team. Facilitated ongoing communication with company executives, including CEO and Board of Directors. Directly responsible for recruiting sales personnel, as well as the development of departmental budgets, E-Commerce Business Plan and the development and successful execution of the Livestock Division Business Plan.• Responsible for designing entire strategy including financials, ROI, marketing approach, collateral material including sales and support structure necessary to launch new business division • Sales team outpaced broker fulfillment within the first six months• Generated $750,000 in new sales within four months of launch• Business division exceeded board expectations by end of year one

Organized and developed sales team for territory in western New York. Management responsibilities included: recruiting dealers, coaching sales consultants, and providing training and leadership to clients. Other job functions included operations management and key account contacts. • Transitioned 44 sales reps into Pro-Rep plan offered by company• Increased market share ten points in territory within four years.• Re-engineered the sales channel strategy coupled with the sales team organization to achieve growth from $6 million to $13 million in gross revenue

Developed a new territory for the fastest growing electronic agriculture data delivery system. Recruited and managed a commission sales team in addition to direct selling in eastern Iowa. • Recognized as Rookie of the Year. • Won Achievement Award presented for persistence, risk-taking and innovation.