GOVERNANCE

Jason is Chief Executive Officer of Agtegra Cooperative. He joined Agtegra Cooperative from Bunge North America where he held multiple positions including Specialty Grains Manager, Commercial Manager, Region Manager, Director of Interior Assets, and most recently Director of North American Origination.

With Jason's focus on customers and the legacy rich history of the cooperative, he is enjoying his role at Agtegra Cooperative.

Jason is a member of the board of directors of the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA). He is a graduate from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag-Business.

Paul has more than 30 years of experience in finance and has provided key financial insights to increase efficiency and drive profitable growth across various industries.  He has held several leadership roles in organizations including KPMG, Cargill, and MTS Systems Corp.  Paul’s career highlights include integration of finance operations for numerous acquisitions, oversight of international growth with cost management/margin improvement, implementation of new ERP systems, creation and execution of financial processes, and leadership of multi-cultural business and finance teams.
 
His education and credentials include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University – Mankato and CPA certification in Minnesota.

Mike Rizor joined Agtegra as Chief Operating Officer in February 2023. In this role, Mike is responsible for leading all company operations through a passionate personal safety vision and strong desire for continuous improvement and outstanding customer service.  He also oversees all aspects of safety, operational execution, transportation, application and dispatch, capital planning, and operational efficiency.

Mike is an experienced operations executive with over 30 years of industry experience, including leadership roles with Land O’Lakes, Cargill, and Agspring.  Throughout his career, he held roles as the Vice President of Operations, Director of Strategic Sourcing, Transformation Program Manager, and Operational Excellence Leader.  His accomplishments include operational excellence through building excellent safety cultures, continuous improvement, and cost containment. He prioritizes employee engagement and collaboration as cornerstones for the success he has had in his career. 

His education includes a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Dan Rosenbaum is Chief Information Officer for Agtegra Cooperative, having joined Agtegra from Land O’Lakes where he served 8 years, most recently as Director of Technology Services. In that role, he became well acquainted with the business challenges of cooperatives and how to successfully incorporate enterprise solutions to the ag retail market.

Dan previously held leadership positions at Ingersoll Rand and Doosan Infracore International, two large industrial manufacturers. His experience includes global ERP implementations, off-shore development, business process redesign, and delivering business capabilities through the omni channel.
 
Dan actively participates on several advisory boards and holds a B.S. in Management Science and Information Technology from Virginia Tech.

Travis leads Agtegra’s Grain Division including driving its origination strategy, leading product lines, and overseeing rail logistics. Travis joined Agtegra in 2009 as a Grain Merchandiser. He has held numerous positions in his 13 years with the company including domestic corn trader and Director of Origination.  Since October 2021 Travis has led product line teams as well as the commodity risk committee in addition to his responsibilities as Wheat Product Line Manager.  Antonsen is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ag-Business.

Jane has more than 25 years of experience in organization development, human resources management, and communications. Jane has held several leadership roles in various industries including healthcare, financial services, retail, and agricultural equipment manufacturing for organizations including UnitedHealth Group, GMAC-Rescap, Best Buy, The Toro Company, and AGCO Corporation. 

Major projects included the implementation of talent management, succession planning, performance management, leadership development, organizational culture, and diversity & inclusion.

Her education includes a Ph.D. in Human Resources Development from the University of Minnesota, a Master's degree in Communications from North Dakota State University, and an MBA degree focused on Marketing from Minnesota State University - Moorhead.  She is also an adjunct faculty member at the U of MN’s Carlson School of Management Human Resources/Industrial Relations program and in their Executive Education program.

Daryl’s agriculture career began in 1988 as a Sales Representative with the Monsanto Company. The Madison, S.D. area native, has also served as Area Business Manager, Distribution Development Manager, and Strategic Account Manager all with the Monsanto Company. He previously served as the Vice President, Regional Business Lead – Central Plains at Bayer CropScience in St. Louis.

Daryl is committed to serving the ag-industry by utilizing strategic business experience in the ag input sector. He will leverage strong business and people leadership skills along with deep-rooted agricultural experience to contribute at an executive level position.

Daryl is a graduate the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a B.S. in Ag-Business and Finance. Daryl and his wife Kirsten have two children, Jakob and Hannah, both of whom are currently attending college.

Mike Traxinger serves as senior vice president and general counsel for Agtegra and has worked for the cooperative for over eight years. Mike leads Agtegra’s legal department, compliance, corporate governance, contractual transactions, public policy, and assists with board governance and relations. He is a native of Claremont, South Dakota and is also a fifth-generation South Dakota farmer. He received a J.D. from Drake University Law School with a focus in agricultural law and a B.A. from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
 
In addition to his role at Agtegra Cooperative, Traxinger maintains a small herd of cattle on his family’s farm operation, Traxinger Simmentals, and is a row crop farmer. He currently serves as president of the South Dakota Association of Cooperatives, on the board of directors of Northern Electric Cooperative, co-chairs the Agricultural Law Committee of the State Bar of South Dakota and is a past president of the American Agricultural Law Association (AALA).
 
Traxinger is a member of AALA, the Association of Corporate Counsel, Minnesota State Bar Association, State Bar Association of North Dakota, State Bar of South Dakota and a Class VII alumnus of the South Dakota Agricultural Rural Leadership program. In 2016, Traxinger received the AALA Excellence in Agricultural Law Award.