BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wayne Stuedemann
Chief Executive Officer
Like the other five men who founded Ag Spectrum in 1984, Wayne grew up on a family farm and knew there was a better way to farm. After serving in the U.S. Army, he enrolled at Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Ag Business. He later earned his MBA from St. Ambrose University. Wayne owned and operated a Purina dealership for several years before helping to found Ag Spectrum Company out of a deep desire to help the American farmer. Wayne was the company’s first dealer. He now leads the corporate staff and a network of independent dealers as CEO.
Wayne Stuedemann
Chief Executive Officer
Like the other five men who founded Ag Spectrum in 1984, Wayne grew up on a family farm and knew there was a better way to farm. After serving in the U.S. Army, he enrolled at Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Ag Business. He later earned his MBA from St. Ambrose University. Wayne owned and operated a Purina dealership for several years before helping to found Ag Spectrum Company out of a deep desire to help the American farmer. Wayne was the company’s first dealer. He now leads the corporate staff and a network of independent dealers as CEO.
Garry Brumm
Owner / Board Member
After earning a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Murray State University, Garry worked in sales and distribution for a beverage company. He later served as a marketing representative for AgroPlus, where he became acquainted with like-minded individuals who shared a vision to establish a new company to serve the American farmer — a vision that led to the Ag Spectrum Company. Garry has vast experience with a wide range of crops in diverse regions of the country. He shares this knowledge about crop production, ag equipment advancements, and client relationships at company meetings, local grower meetings, and field days.
Garry Brumm
Owner / Board Member
After earning a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Murray State University, Garry worked in sales and distribution for a beverage company. He later served as a marketing representative for AgroPlus, where he became acquainted with like-minded individuals who shared a vision to establish a new company to serve the American farmer — a vision that led to the Ag Spectrum Company. Garry has vast experience with a wide range of crops in diverse regions of the country. He shares this knowledge about crop production, ag equipment advancements, and client relationships at company meetings, local grower meetings, and field days.
Terry Metzger
Owner / Board Member
Terry was raised on a farm in eastern Iowa and has farmed in that area for 45 years. He has successfully adopted no-till and strip-till practices, utilizing the Maximum Farming System. After graduating from Taylor University with a degree in business management, Terry worked three years as a business consultant with Deere and Company in Missouri, providing service to 28 John Deere dealers. After returning to Iowa, he joined with five other entrepreneurs to found and build the Ag Spectrum Company that was dedicated to treating agricultural producers with respect and helping them adopt efficient methods of crop production. He is an expert on corn and soybean production, as well as planter and machinery innovations.
Terry Metzger
Owner / Board Member
Terry was raised on a farm in eastern Iowa and has farmed in that area for 45 years. He has successfully adopted no-till and strip-till practices, utilizing the Maximum Farming System. After graduating from Taylor University with a degree in business management, Terry worked three years as a business consultant with Deere and Company in Missouri, providing service to 28 John Deere dealers. After returning to Iowa, he joined with five other entrepreneurs to found and build the Ag Spectrum Company that was dedicated to treating agricultural producers with respect and helping them adopt efficient methods of crop production. He is an expert on corn and soybean production, as well as planter and machinery innovations.
Kevin Newgard
Owner / Board Member
Kevin Newgard is one of two members of the Board of Directors actively involved in production agriculture. After growing up on a family farm, Kevin began farming with his dad in 1972 in a grain and dairy operation. He worked in ag marketing before helping found Ag Spectrum in 1984. As a successful grower in northeast Iowa for more than 40 years, Kevin has personally proven the long-term success of the Maximum Farming System® as an integrated systems approach to farming. He understands the importance of hybrid selection, tillage decisions, herbicide interactions, planter attachments, and all aspects of crop production. He speaks to growers throughout the Corn Belt about achieving high yields while planting continuous corn using the Maximum Farming System.
Kevin Newgard
Owner / Board Member
Kevin Newgard is one of two members of the Board of Directors actively involved in production agriculture. After growing up on a family farm, Kevin began farming with his dad in 1972 in a grain and dairy operation. He worked in ag marketing before helping found Ag Spectrum in 1984. As a successful grower in northeast Iowa for more than 40 years, Kevin has personally proven the long-term success of the Maximum Farming System® as an integrated systems approach to farming. He understands the importance of hybrid selection, tillage decisions, herbicide interactions, planter attachments, and all aspects of crop production. He speaks to growers throughout the Corn Belt about achieving high yields while planting continuous corn using the Maximum Farming System.
Cliff Ramsier
Owner / Board Member
Cliff Ramsier is one of six men who founded the company in 1984. He is a dedicated student of soil chemistry, plant physiology, and soil microbiology issues that impact crop production. His 45 years of experience in soil science, nutrient management, and crop development have benefitted growers across the country. Cliff is a skillful spokesperson on the Maximum Farming System and can clearly explain how fertility relates to tillage, nutrients, plant energy, and air / water management in the soil. He wrote company newsletters and has co-authored multiple scientific journal articles. Cliff served as Technical Director from 1984 – 2021. He can provide a link between the latest research and the Ag Spectrum clients who use cutting-edge technology and crop production methods.
Cliff Ramsier
Owner / Board Member
Cliff Ramsier is one of six men who founded the company in 1984. He is a dedicated student of soil chemistry, plant physiology, and soil microbiology issues that impact crop production. His 45 years of experience in soil science, nutrient management, and crop development have benefitted growers across the country. Cliff is a skillful spokesperson on the Maximum Farming System and can clearly explain how fertility relates to tillage, nutrients, plant energy, and air / water management in the soil. He wrote company newsletters and has co-authored multiple scientific journal articles. Cliff served as Technical Director from 1984 – 2021. He can provide a link between the latest research and the Ag Spectrum clients who use cutting-edge technology and crop production methods.