Brad’s focus for Elevar is Nitrogen analysis, specifically global trade of urea, UAN and ammonia and factors impacting total demand for nitrogen. Building on a background in farming and agricultural input supply/grain aggregation, Brad helps clients build and implement commercial strategies ranging from contract specialty wheat production to new fertilizer distribution systems. Brad has 33 years of experience in various agricultural commercial and analytical roles. Prior to joining Elevar, he worked at Koch Industries, most recently leading their Agronomic Services business for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to Koch Agronomic Services, Brad led Koch Fertilizer sales and marketing teams responsible for all fertilizer products in the US Southern Plains, and eventually the US Corn Belt region. While commercial roles were the primary responsibility in Koch Fertilizer, Brad also worked as an analyst in the business development group creating long term price calls to drive capital investment decisions for production and distribution assets. He received his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Kansas State University and manages farming operations in Southcentral Kansas.