AGP Executive and Leadership Team

Martin Reagan, the Chief Executive Officer at AGP, directs the overarching strategic vision for the farmer-owned cooperative. Reagan oversees the procurement and processing of grain products to ensure maximum value for member-owners. By aligning corporate objectives with agricultural market trends, the Chief Executive Officer maintains competitive positioning within the food manufacturing sector. Martin Reagan manages high-level relationships with the Board to facilitate long-term growth and operational stability. This leadership role involves navigating complex commodity markets while expanding the reach of grain products across international trade routes. Through rigorous oversight of capital allocation, the Chief Executive Officer secures the financial health of the cooperative. Reagan drives innovation in processing technologies to enhance output efficiency. Ultimately, the Chief Executive Officer fosters a culture of excellence that supports the core mission of providing reliable agricultural solutions to global partners while maintaining strong ties to the farming community.

Lou Rickers, the Chief Operations Officer at AGP, directs the daily execution of grain processing and transportation logistics. Rickers oversees the entire supply chain infrastructure to ensure seamless movement of products from farms to global markets. By optimizing facility performance, the Chief Operations Officer maintains high standards of production quality and safety. Lou Rickers coordinates with regional managers to streamline procurement processes across the North American landscape. This leadership role involves managing large-scale industrial assets and implementing cost-effective operational strategies. Through constant monitoring of throughput metrics, the Chief Operations Officer identifies opportunities for process improvement and capacity expansion. Rickers ensures that all manufacturing activities align with the cooperative's commitment to efficiency and reliability. Ultimately, the Chief Operations Officer sustains the operational backbone of the organization, enabling consistent delivery of grain products to diverse industrial clients while upholding the cooperative's reputation for agricultural excellence.

Mark Sandeen, the Marketing at AGP, directs the commercial strategy for grain products and value-added agricultural commodities. Sandeen oversees market research initiatives to identify emerging demand for processed grain goods. By developing targeted outreach programs, the Marketing leader expands the cooperative's footprint within the competitive food manufacturing industry. Mark Sandeen collaborates with the executive team to align product positioning with current global market requirements. This leadership role involves managing brand presence and fostering long-term partnerships with industrial buyers. Through data-driven analysis of commodity pricing, the Marketing leader optimizes sales strategies to maximize returns for member-owners. Sandeen drives the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices to differentiate the cooperative in the marketplace. Ultimately, the Marketing leader secures market share by effectively communicating the value of high-quality grain products to a broad range of domestic and international customers, ensuring the continued commercial success of the organization.

Ricardo Higueras, the Regional Executive at AGP, directs localized procurement and operational initiatives across key agricultural territories. Higueras oversees the engagement with local farmers to ensure a steady supply of high-quality grain for processing facilities. By managing regional logistics, the Regional Executive maintains the integrity of the supply chain within specific geographic zones. Ricardo Higueras coordinates with the central leadership team to implement corporate policies while addressing unique regional market challenges. This leadership role involves building strong relationships with cooperative members to foster loyalty and consistent production. Through the oversight of regional assets, the Regional Executive drives efficiency in grain collection and transportation. Higueras monitors local market conditions to provide actionable insights for the broader executive team. Ultimately, the Regional Executive strengthens the cooperative's presence by ensuring that regional operations remain aligned with the overarching mission of providing superior agricultural products to the global market.