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Our Employees
Alex Hardina - Bio Coming Soon
Austin Fuchs – started as a summer scout with CENTROL in 2013, and was hired full time in 2015 by Rick Trudel after graduating from NDSU with a B.S. in Crop and Weed Science. Austin currently lives in Moorhead, MN. He enjoys Minnesota sports, music and concerts, and the outdoors, especially fishing trips to Canada and Lake of the Woods.
"I enjoy working in a company where everyone has pride in ownership, and having an extensive network of knowledgeable co-workers you can call on anytime for advice!"
Areas: Barnesville, Glyndon, Ada, Gary, Mahnomen, Ulen, Lake Park, Hawley.​
Becky Crompton - Bio Coming Soon
Ben Genereux – started scouting with CENTROL in 2011. Grew up in Crookston, MN and holds a B.S. in Agronomy Crop Production from the University of Minnesota Crookston as well as being a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). In his free time he enjoys fishing, hunting, gardening, spending time with family and friends.
"What I love most about CENTROL is the vast wealth of knowledge we collectively have and that everyone gets along so well it's like one big family! I take pride in working alongside growers, providing unbiased recommendations to helping them be as profitable as possible."
Areas: Crookston, Fisher, Euclid, Angus, Dorothy, Gentilly, Red lake Falls, Mentor​
Ben Kettner – started scouting for CENTROL in 2009. He graduated from North Dakota State University with a B.S. degree in Crop and Weed Sciences and a minor in Agribusiness. Ben grew up on a family farm near Mahnomen, MN and continues to live there. He enjoys spending his time outdoors golfing, hunting and ice fishing, as well as spending time with family and friends.
“The best part of this job is that I have the privilege of working closely with great farmers and co-workers. I enjoy being able to offer neutral opinions and provide unbiased recommendations based on the situation at hand.”
Areas: Twin Valley, Mahnomen, Ulen, Fertile, Ada, Park Rapids
Bennett Weller – started with CENTROL In 2015. Bennett grew up near Brooten, MN and holds a degree in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University as well as being a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). Bennett lives near Barnesville, MN and enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and helping out on his parents’ farm when he gets the chance.
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"My favorite thing about working for CENTROL is having the wealth of knowledge from the entire company available at all times to help provide the highest level of service to our growers.”
Areas: Felton, Ada, Twin Valley, Gary, Mahnomen, Waubun, Hitterdal, Lake Park, Pelican Rapids, Barnesville
Billy Thompson – started with CENTROL in 2008. Billy grew up in Park River, ND and holds a B.S. in Agronomy from University of Minnesota, Crookston. Billy, his wife Theresa, and kids, Blair, Kelsey, and Connor live in Park River, ND. In his spare time, Billy enjoys hunting and fishing and spending time with family, including watch the kids play hockey.
“I enjoy providing growers with unbiased recommendations and helping the farmers be as profitable as they can.”
Areas: Park River, Milton, Langdon, Fordville, Grafton
Brady Schulzetenberg – Bio coming soon!
Brandon Christ – started with CENTROL in 2010. He grew up near Dazey, ND and earned a Crop and Weed Science Degree from North Dakota State University. Brandon is also a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). He lives in Valley City, ND with his wife Sarah and son Gannon. He enjoys hunting, golfing, and spending time outdoors.
"I enjoy providing my growers unbiased agronomic solutions and being able to work with a great network of other consultants."
Areas: Valley City, Kathryn, Fingal, Litchville, Marion
Brandon Schulzetenberg – started working with CENTROL in 2011. Brandon grew up in central Minnesota and attended NDSU. He holds a B.S. in Crop and Weed Science and a minor in Ag Business. Brandon lives in Gwinner, ND and is a Certified Crop Advisor. During his free time, he enjoys bow hunting and learning about new ways to bring value to his growers.
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“One of the best things about working with CENTROL, is the huge network of consultants. There is so much information and experience within this company it is nice to be able to use not only my own knowledge, but also tap into the knowledge we have within our group. It is a very powerful tool for my growers and all of CENTROL’s growers.”
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Areas: Gwinner, Verona, Oakes, Enderlin, Lisbon, Milnor, Forman, Cogswell.
Brett Peterson – started with CENTROL in 2008. Brett grew up in Mayville, ND and holds a B.S. in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University. Brett and his wife, Lindsey, and chocolate lab, Abe, reside in Bismarck, ND. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, and anything involved with whitetails and archery.
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“I thoroughly enjoy the growers I work with, the amount of knowledge available from my fellow co-workers, and facing the challenges of our fast paced, competitive agricultural industry.”
Areas: Steele, Hazelton, Menoken, Linton, Washburn
Bruce Sukut – started with CENTROL in 2007. He grew up near Gackle, ND. He earned a B.S. degree in Crop and Weed Sciences from NDSU in 2007. He is also a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). He currently lives in Valley City, ND with his wife and two children.
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"I enjoy working with Centrol because of the great network of co-workers and the non-biased advice that we provide."
Areas: Barnes, Cass and Ransom counties.
Cameron Roundy – started with CENTROL in 2012. He holds a B.S. degree in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University, as well as being a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). He lives in Carrington, ND, with his wife Ellen and son Sutton. In his free time, he likes to go hunting, play softball, travel with family and friends, and watch sports.
"I enjoy seeing a new challenge very week and helping the farmers be as profitable as possible.”
Areas: Carrington, Barlow, New Rockford, Bowdon
Cheri Syverson – started in June 2012. Cheri grew up on a farm near Ada, MN and graduated from MSCTC-Moorhead in 2005 with a degree in Dental Assisting. After making a career change, Cheri spent several years doing administrative and accounting work at a local car dealership. Cheri and her husband live in Twin Valley, MN and have two children, Mason and Kacie.
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"I enjoy my job at CENTROL and in my free time I love spending time with friends and family, shopping, and at the lake or camping."
Area: Twin Valley
Chris Huffman – started with CENTROL as field scout in 2016. In the fall of 2018, he was hired full time by Mike Kasowski. He now lives in Crookston, MN, where he was born and raised. He holds a B.S. degree in Agronomy and Agricultural Business from the University of Minnesota Crookston. In his free time, he enjoys hunting of any kind, especially deer hunting, keeping up with Minnesota sports, and helping out on various grower’s farms.
"My favorite parts about working for CENTROL are the family atmosphere that we as a company have and the challenge of what each day will bring. Nothing is ever the same, and working in agriculture keeps me always learning and striving to do the best job possible for our growers."
Areas: Climax, Beltrami, Crookston, Fisher, Buxton, Reynolds
Chris Johnson – began with CENTROL in 1997. Chris grew up in Kindred, ND and holds a B.S. in Ag Systems Management with a Minor in Ag Economics and Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University. He is also a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). Chris lives near Wild Rice, ND with his wife, Dawn, and their red lab, Remi. Chris enjoys aviation and is a private pilot.
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"We are employee-owned and work with people who enjoy their jobs, just like we do."
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Areas: Kindred, Colfax, Horace, Abercrombie, Kent, Wolverton, Mooreton, Fairmount
Connor Cook – started with CENTROL in 2012 as a field scout. Grew up on a farm in Sabin, MN and holds a B.S. Degree in crop and weed science from North Dakota State University. Lives in Moorhead MN, in free time enjoy golfing, hunting, and fishing.
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“I enjoy working for an employee-owned company and the fun individuals that are a part of it.”
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Areas: Glyndon, Barnesville, Sabin, Comstock, Kindred, Mapleton, Casselton, Leonard, Harwood​​
Dan Moser – has been with CENTROL since 1990. Dan was born in Minot, ND and grew up in Larimore, ND. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University. Dan is CCA certified and is a member of the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants. In 2002, he was awarded the Consultant of the Year Award. Dan’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, going to the lake, and traveling.
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"I enjoy sharing ownership of the company and being my own boss."
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Areas: Larimore, Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Thompson, Hatton, Northwood, Finley, Cooperstown, Aneta, Michigan, Petersburg, Niagara, McCanna, Honeyford, Gilby, Mekinock, Emerado, Arvilla
Dan Schindele – started with CENTROL in 1989. Dan grew up in Stephen, MN and attended North Dakota State University where he earned a B.S. degree in Crop and Weed Science. He is a member of the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants and is a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). Dan lives near Park River, ND with his wife, Phyllis, and enjoys shooting trap, hunting, and horses.
"The growers that I work with make the job fun, and make me want to go the extra mile. CENTROL’s teamwork and network helps a lot as we have a large resource of knowledge within our company.”
Areas: Park River, Grafton, St. Thomas, Fordville, Stephen, Hallock
Daniel Korhonen – Bio coming soon!
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Darren Dunham – started with CENTROL in 2013. Darren grew up on a farm near Tower City, North Dakota. He is a 1993 graduate of NDSU with a BS degree in crop and weed science and is CCA certified. He lives near Newburg, North Dakota with his wife Debbie and their four children; daughter Adair, sons Dawson, Dexter, and Andrew. He enjoys gardening, birding, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family in the outdoors.
“The team aspect of CENTROL and the access to such a wealth of knowledge and information is amazing. Putting those tools to work to help my growers maximize efficiency and profitability is very gratifying.”
Areas: Westhope, Newburg, Kramer, Upham, Glenburn, Lansford, Mohall, Antler
Darren Hollands – Bio coming soon!
Derek Sondrol – has been with CENTROL since 2011. He grew up in Turtle Lake ND, and now lives in Bismarck. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing. Graduated from BSC with a degree in agriculture industry and technology (agronomy).
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"I enjoy working with great people and having access to decades of combined knowledge."
Areas: Washburn, Underwood, Riverdale, Hazen, Regan.
Doug Lenz – started with CENTROL in 1986. Doug grew up in Beltrami, MN and has a B.S. in Agronomy from North Dakota State University. He is a member of the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (NAICC), Agricultural Consultants Association of ND (ACAND), and is certified as a Certified Professional Crop Consultant (CPCC-I). Doug lives near Buxton, North Dakota with his wife and four children, and enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and farming.
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"CENTROL challenges each person to be better each year, and I love the teamwork and group strength of the innovative and competitive individuals."
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Areas: Buxton, Reynolds, Caledonia, Hillsboro, Mayville, Hatton, Climax, Beltrami
Drew Werven – started scouting with CENTROL in 2015 while getting his B.S. in Agronomy from the University of Minnesota. Drew grew up just outside of Cavalier, ND, where his love of the outdoors began. When he’s not scouting fields or talking with growers, he enjoys playing golf with friends, long motorcycle rides and hunting of any sort.
"What I love best about CENTROL is the family atmosphere within the company. And also getting to know the growers and their operations, and providing recommendations that are unbiased that’ll help them be as profitable as possible on their farm."
Areas: Cavalier, St. Thomas, Pembina, Walhalla, Neche
Ethan Hulst – started with CENTROL in 2012 upon graduating from the University of Minnesota – Crookston with a B. S. in Agronomy. In 2011, as a member of UMC’s Crop’s Team Ethan earned All American Honors in grain grading, seed analysis, and plant and seed identification. Ethan, his wife Samantha, and their dog Kona, live in Crookston, MN. Hobbies that Ethan enjoy include hunting, fishing, and growing food plots.
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“I enjoy being an independent, non-biased voice to assist my growers in reaching their maximum yield and profit potential.”
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Areas: Crookston, Erskine, Fertile, Fosston, McIntosh, St. Hilaire, Winger, Polk, Norman, Pennington, and Red Lake counties.
Ethan Kettner – Bio coming soon!
Grant Manock – started with CENTROL as a field scout in 2014. Grant grew up in Wahpeton, North Dakota and holds agriculture degrees from North Dakota State College of Science as well as North Dakota State University and is a Certified Crop Advisor. He currently lives in Wahpeton and enjoys hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycle.
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"What I like most about CENTROL is being part of an employee-owned company that contains such a vast network of knowledge and experience."
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Areas: Wahpeton, Fairmount, Great Bend, Breckenridge, Foxhome, Kent, Abercrombie, Christine
Jace Hennen - Bio Coming Soon
Jacob Erovick - Bio Coming Soon
Jaden Horsted – Bio coming soon!
Jaeden McCleary – Bio coming soon!
Jake Woltjer – started with CENTROL in 1994. Jake grew up near Twin Valley, MN. He graduated from NDSU with a B.S. in Crop and Weed Science and a B.S. in Crop Protection. Jake is a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), a member of the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (NAICC), and member of the North Dakota Crop Consultants. Jake lives in Mooreton, ND, with his wife Emily, their son Luke and daughters Harper and Maren. In his spare time, he enjoys racing, hunting, fishing, and golfing.
"I enjoying working with such a great company, and the farmers with whom I work!”
Areas: Mooreton, Wahpeton, Wyndmere, Milnor, Verona, Lisbon, Sheldon, Leonard, Barney, Mantador
James Fisk - Bio Coming Soon
Jamison Strege – Bio coming soon!
Jason Okeson – grew up near Buxton, ND. Started working with CENTROL full-time in 2009 after I finished my Crop and Weed Science Degree and NDSU. My wife Sara, daughters Lexi, Maci and I live outside of Buxton, ND. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors.
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"I enjoy working closely with our farmers to work through challenges, do the best for them, and helping them be successful."
Areas: Buxton, Reynolds, Mayville, Hatton
Jordan Schindele – Bio coming soon!
Josh Erbes – started scouting for CENTROL in 2006. Josh grew up near Barney, ND. In 2008, he graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Crop and Weed Sciences. Josh lives near Argusville, ND with his wife Kelsey. He enjoys hunting and fishing, as well as spending time at the lake.
"What I enjoy most about CENTROL is working closely with farmers, being on the leading edge of agriculture, and providing unbiased recommendations."
Areas: Ada, Borup, Georgetown, Ulen, Hitterdal, Fertile​
Keith Hennen – started with CENTROL as a scout in 1986 and became a full-time consultant in 1988. Keith earned a B.S. degree in Agronomy from North Dakota State University with majors in Ag Mechanization and Crop Production and he is certified as a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). He lives near Borup, MN with his wife, Darla. They have 4 children, Jeremy, Marissa, Jace, and Kassidi. His hobbies include coaching basketball, golf, hunting, and family activities.
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"I like being unbiased and independent while helping farmers make good decisions. Being a crop consultant is very challenging! My farmers trust me to give them the best recommendations under situations that often change from year to year. Our great group of consultants and our collective experience help me do that. I’m proud to be part of a top-notch company like CENTROL."
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Areas: Perley, Hendrum, Ada, Borup, Georgetown, Hillsboro, Grandin, Gardner
Landon Sprague – Bio coming soon!
Lee Briese – received his Doctor of Plant Health from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lee has been with CENTROL for over 20 years. He enjoys working in the outdoors and communicating directly with farmers. Lee uses his in-depth knowledge of soils, crops and pests to help farmers build resilient agricultural systems to address crop production challenges.
Areas: Stutsman and Barnes counties​
Mark Huffman – Bio coming soon!
Matt Genereux - Bio Coming Soon
Matt Olson – started with CENTROL in 1997. He is a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and holds a B.S. in Crop and Weed Science from NDSU. Matt lives in Valley City, ND with his wife and three children.
"I enjoy working with progressive producers and helping them become more profitable through sound agronomic decisions."
Areas: Barnes, Western Cass, and Northern Ransom Counties.
Mike Van Eps – started with CENTROL in 1993. Mike was raised in Hancock, MN, with seven older siblings. He holds an Associate of Science Degree in Horticulture from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University. Mike is a member of the NAICC, a Technical Service Provider (TSP) for the NRCS and a Certified Crop Advisor. He and his wife, Julie, live in Wahpeton, North Dakota with their two daughters and son. Mike enjoys boating, hunting, fishing, and biking.
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“What sets us apart from other companies is the ability to share information among ourselves. No one knows everything, but I am not the only source of information for my customers. I can bring all of CENTROL’s knowledge to them.”
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Areas: Wahpeton, Fairmount, Great Bend, Wahpeton, Breckenridge, Foxhome, Kent, Abercrombie, Rothsay, Christine
Nicholas Holcomb - Bio Coming Soon
Nick Kasowski – began working for CENTROL in 2002. He grew up near Fisher, MN and received his Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Nick lives in West Fargo, ND with his wife Cassie and 3 children, Hudson, Reece, and Brody. In his spare time, Nick enjoys a wide variety of sports and recreation.
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“I strongly believe in what we do as a company. We provide a non-biased opinion with the farmer’s best interest in mind.”
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Areas: Buffalo, Tower City, Oriska, Page, Ayr, Absaraka, Alice
Nick Paulsrud – began with CENTROL in 1998. Nick grew up on a farm along the Red River, near Halstad, MN. Nick holds a B.S. degree from the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Nick and his wife, Lakken, live in Valley City, ND and he enjoys snowmobiling and playing basketball in his spare time.
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“Working for CENTROL gives me the tools I need to help my growers make the right decisions in their farming operation.”
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Areas: Wimbledon, Kensal, Hannaford, Dazey, Sutton, Sibley, Courtenay, Spirit Wood, Montpelier, Sandborn, Valley City, Jamestown
Patrick Estvold – started scouting for CENTROL in 2004. Pat grew up in Lakota, ND and now lives in Larimore with his wife, Jen, and son Ryan. Pat holds a B.S. in Crop Production Sales and Service from North Dakota State College of Science and a degree in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University and is also a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). He enjoys bow hunting, fishing, and spending time at the lake.
"I enjoy working closely with growers and being on the leading edge of agriculture."
Areas: Lakota, Brocket, Devils Lake, Doyon, Tolna
Pat Foster – started with CENTROL in 2006 as a scout in the Fargo area. He grew up on his family farm located near Britton, SD. Pat holds a B.S. in Crop and Weed Sciences and a Minor in Agribusiness from North Dakota State University and is a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). He enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Pat resides in Groton, SD. Before starting with CENTROL he worked in the HRSW Seed Lab at NDSU.
"Every year presents new challenges in agriculture. Being able to work side by side with my growers through these challenges is why I enjoy working for CENTROL. The wealth of knowledge our CENTROL group has makes us all better consultants for the growers we work with everyday.”
Areas: Britton, Langford, Pierpont, Hecla, Houghton, Lake City, Claremont, Forman, Havana.​
Paul Metzger – started with CENTROL in 1997. Paul grew up near Fisher, MN and has enjoyed living in the area his whole life. Paul attended the University of Minnesota Crookston where he graduated with a B.S. in Agronomy. He is a member of the NAICC. He and his wife, Michon, currently live south of Fisher along the Red Lake River. In his spare time Paul enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and scuba diving. He is a certified diver for the G.F. County Dive & Rescue Team.
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​"The best parts of working for CENTROL are being unbiased in our decision making, taking pride in working for a company that we own, and having a job that keeps me in the outdoors all summer long.”
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Areas: Fisher, Climax, Neilsville, Shelly, Halstad, Hendrum, Mallory, East Grand Forks
Rick Trudel – has been with CENTROL since 1987. Rick grew up in Cando, ND and earned a B.S. degree in Crop Production–Weed Science and a minor in Psychology and Ag Mech from North Dakota State University. Before starting with CENTROL, Rick bartended, and was a king crab fisherman based out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. He also spent a summer in England and golfed every course where the British Open had been held. Rick and his wife, DaRinda, reside in Glyndon, MN and have three children. He enjoys hunting deer, geese, ducks, pheasants, and prairie chickens, fishing, snowmobiling, and playing poker.
"I enjoy working with the best farmers in the area, and knowing that I am making the correct recommendation based on the cards that are dealt at the time.”
Areas: Pelican Rapids, Barnesville, Hawley, Ulen, Hitterdal, Lake Park, Gary, Ada Georgetown, Perley, Glyndon, Waubun
Ross Peterson – began scouting for CENTROL in 2008. He grew up in Mayville, ND. He is Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and holds a B.S. degree in Crop and Weed Sciences with a minor in Agribusiness from North Dakota State University. Ross’ hobbies include bow hunting, ice fishing, golfing, and archery. Ross enjoys being part of a team at CENTROL with such a great network of consultants.
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"I feel that, the combined knowledge of all our consultants and our unbiased recommendations truly make your farm better!”
Areas: Washburn, Underwood, Hazen, Bismarck, Wilton
Ryan Langerud – began with CENTROL in 1998. He grew up in Edinburg, ND and holds a B.S. in Plant Industries Management-Agronomy from the University of Minnesota-Crookston. He is also a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). Some of his hobbies include golfing, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting. Ryan especially enjoys hunting pheasants in the fall with his dogs and good friends.
“I enjoy working outdoors where rarely two days are the same and having the opportunity to work with great farmers and a great company.”
Areas: Hankinson, Great Bend, Wahpeton, Fairmount, Lidgerwood, Rosholt, Tintah
Sarah Billings – started working with CENTROL in 2006. Sarah grew up near Kennedy, MN and earned a Crop and Weed Science Degree with an Agribusiness Minor from North Dakota State University. Sarah is also a Certified Crop Advisor. Sarah makes her home north of Harvey, ND with her husband, Chris, and dog Cricket. In 2024, Sarah took on the new role as CEO of CENTROL. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, being outside, beekeeping, snow-shoeing, and spending time with family and friends.
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"One of the things I loved most about being a crop consultant was watching the operations I worked with grow and succeed over time. Now I get to experience that same growth and success with my co-workers and Centrol overall." ​
Shae Zeidler – Bio coming soon!
Shaun Gullekson - Bio Coming Soon
Shenise Klein – Bio coming soon!
Stephanie Melby – Bio coming soon!
Taylor Demers - Bio Coming Soon
Treyton Barnick - Bio Coming Soon
Troy Hamre – has been with CENTROL since 1994. Troy grew up on a farm near Beltrami, MN and holds an Associate Degree in Crop Production from the University of Minnesota, Crookston, a B.S. in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University and is a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). He currently lives in Crookston, with his wife Stacy and four children. He enjoys farming, hunting, and fishing.
"I enjoy helping my farmers succeed."
Areas: Oslo, Alvarado, Manvel, Crookston, Eldred, Beltrami, Shelly
Tucker Cosley - Bio Coming Soon
Zeb Lenoue – started with Centrol in 2012 as a scout. He grew up in Breckenridge, MN. After attending North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University, he was hired full time in the fall of 2018 working for Jake Woltjer in the Mooreton, ND area. In his spare time, he enjoys being at the lake, hunting, and fishing.
What I like most about working for Centrol is our network of knowledge in the company, being apart of an employee owned company, and everyday brings something different.
Areas: Mooreton, Barney, Wyndmere, Milnor, Lisbon, Sheldon, Leonard
Willard Meine – Bio coming soon!
Zach Petrek – Bio coming soon!