Agriculture needs more than efficiency. It needs options.
That’s what The Arthur Companies has offered for over a century: a real alternative. We’re not a co-op. We’re a family-owned agribusiness platform bringing competition to markets where it is disappearing.
As the industry consolidates and decisions drift further from the farm, Arthur stays rooted. We reinvest locally, move quickly, and deliver value from inputs to end-use—all without asking growers to give up their independence.
Our mission is to enable growth and prosperity for our producers, partners, and the communities we serve. Our model makes that possible and our values keep us focused on earning that trust year after year.
Originally from Casselton, North Dakota, James holds a degree in Business Administration from North Dakota State University. He is the co-founder of Arthur Ventures, an early-growth capital firm investing in B2B software businesses outside Silicon Valley. James began his career in the North Dakota Governor’s Office, working on economic development initiatives to support the state’s long-term growth.
Eric grew up in the Twin Cities and earned his degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Prior to joining The Arthur Companies, he served as CFO of a publicly traded solar company and spent a decade at C.H. Robinson in various finance and leadership roles.
Jeremy grew up on a ranch in south central North Dakota and holds a degree in Management Information Systems from North Dakota State University. Prior to joining The Arthur Companies, he was Technology Director at Arthur Ventures and spent over nine years at Microsoft in technology and leadership roles.
Kevin was raised in Bismarck, North Dakota and is a Certified Public Accountant with a degree in Accounting from North Dakota State University. He brings more than a decade of experience in grain merchandising, trading, and operational leadership, with prior roles at ADM and regional cooperatives.
Justin grew up in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, and holds a BS in Agronomy from the University of Minnesota–Crookston and an MS in Entomology from North Dakota State University. He has been with The Arthur Companies since 2006, serving as Agronomist, Entomologist, and Location Manager. Prior to The Arthur Companies, he worked as a Plant Protection Specialist with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture.
Seth has built his career in grain merchandising and trading, with deep expertise in wheat markets and rail logistics. Prior to The Arthur Companies, he held trading roles at Ceres Global Ag, Scoular, and Gavilon. Seth earned his MBA from the University of Minnesota and holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Dallas grew up on a farm near Hunter, North Dakota, and earned a BA in History from Yale University. Before joining The Arthur Companies in 2019, he spent nearly a decade at Louis Dreyfus Company in various trading roles, including ethanol and feedgrains—bringing a global trading perspective grounded in local farm experience.
A native of Roseau, Minnesota, Patrick earned a BA in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University. Prior to his current role at The Arthur Companies, he served as General Manager at Agresource, bringing strong agronomic expertise and operational leadership to his role, with a focus on supporting grower success.
Brentt grew up on a small family farm outside of Vancouver, Washington, and earned his BS in Agriculture from Washington State University. Before joining The Arthur Companies, he spent over nine years as a Senior Export Corn Merchandiser in the Pacific Northwest, bringing deep market experience and a grower-focused mindset to the role.
Hank grew up in southern Minnesota and holds a BA in Economics from Saint John’s University and an MS in Agricultural Economics from South Dakota State University. Prior to his current role, Hank has held multiple leadership roles across Arthur’s grain operations, blending economic insight with practical management to support grower success.
Austin grew up farming in Idaho and holds dual BS degrees in Economics and Finance from Utah State University. Prior to The Arthur Companies, he held leadership roles at The Andersons and Lansing Trade Group, bringing over a decade of experience in grain trading, risk management, and operations.
Brittany grew up in Greenbush, Minnesota, and earned a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from North Dakota State University. She holds both PHR and SHRM-CP certifications and brings over a decade of HR leadership experience across healthcare and agribusiness.
David grew up near Mayville, North Dakota, and studied at North Dakota State University. He worked as a Senior Agronomist with American Crystal Sugar Company before spending 25 years at AgriMAX as Owner and Seed Manager. Following AgriMAX’s acquisition by The Arthur Companies in 2025, David brought with him extensive experience in research-driven agronomy and a strong focus on supporting local growers.
Steve grew up in eastern North Dakota and holds a bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University. He rejoined The Arthur Companies in 2025, bringing more than 20 years of experience in agronomy and operations, with previous leadership roles at CHS, Central Plains Ag Services, and The Arthur Companies.
