Staff Test Page - Frontiersmen

Dick Funk

President

Phone: 765-412-4141
Email: dick@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Dick

Dick’s commitment to providing second-to-none service and product has remained unchanged for over forty years – since he began New Horizon Seed with his wife, Elaina, in 1979. He values the relationships he has developed in the seed industry and those he has established with customers whom he considers his family. When he’s not out meeting with growers, Dick is gardening, entertaining the Frontiersmen family in his home, or traveling.

Ben Funk

CEO

Phone: 765-404-6464
Email: ben@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Ben

Ben’s diverse background in corporate management has led him to continue on his family’s legacy by overseeing Frontiersmen’s operations. As CEO, he works directly with trait providers and management teams to facilitate lasting, effective relationships. Ben currently resides in London with his two sons, and wife, Zarina.

Brian Davis

General Manager

Phone: 765-250-1546
Email: brian@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Brian

Brian re-joined the Frontiersmen family in July 2020, and is currently located in Victoria, Minnesota. He brings over 20 years of success in the seed business, dating back to his undergraduate years when he first met the Funks while studying Agronomy at Purdue University. Brian’s passion for the seed business has led him to various opportunities, most recently leading the Gold Country Seed brand for Bayer, prior to rejoining Team Frontiersmen. When he’s not focused on helping farmers make profitable decisions, you will find him spending time with family and enjoying the great outdoors.

Jordan Rathke

WI Regional Sales Manager

Phone: 262-808-6091
Email: jordanrathke@gmail.com

MORE ABOUT Jordan

With an extensive background in seed sales, Jordan has significantly grown the presence of Frontiersmen in Wisconsin since joining as a distributor in 2015. As Regional Sales Manager, he enjoys being able to further his connections in the industry alongside the Frontiersmen Team. Jordan lives in West Bend, WI with his wife, Lisa, and their two sons, Jayden & Bryce.

Braden Abbott

IL & IN District Sales Manager/Agronomist

Phone: 765-202-3890
Email: braden@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Braden

Born on his family farm northeast of Delphi Indiana, Braden grew his passion for agriculture while helping his dad in the fields and hog barns as a child, and as a 10 year 4-H member. He graduated from Purdue University in 2018, with an Agricultural Economics degree and a double minor in Plant Science and Communications. He enjoys the family connection and feeling you get from Frontiersmen growers and employees throughout the Midwest.

Dustin Plunkett

IN Seed Specialist

Phone: 765-336-9427
Email: dustin@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Dustin

As a Seed Specialist, Dustin has formed many relationships with Indiana and Michigan growers, and his valuable connections have kept him with Frontiersmen for over a decade. His trust in Frontiersmen’s products has led him to plant Frontiersmen hybrids on his family’s farms. When he’s not out on the road meeting with customers, Dustin can be found spending time with friends & family, hunting, working on the family farm, and growing his cattle operation. He and his wife, Amanda, reside in rural Boone County.

Adam Mayhew

MI Seed Specialist

Phone: 269-377-8800
Email: adam@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Adam

Adam is going into his fifth season with the Frontiersmen team as a Seed Specialist. He came to the Frontiersmen Family with a background in fertilizer sales and lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan with his wife Bri, and two young children, Mason and Eleni. In his free time, Adam enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, golfing, gardening, and following the Detroit Tigers.

Anji Strasburger

Marketing Director / Logistics

Phone: 219-474-6001
Email: anji@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Anji

Promoting customer growth and providing sales support, Anji also assists in daily office operations. She joined Frontiersmen as a Business Coordinator in November 2014, improving company practices and elevating customer satisfaction. Previously employed with Monsanto, Syngenta & DuPont in account services and as Account Services/Logistics Manager, she has over 25 years of seed industry experience.

Steve Farrell

Inventory Manager

Phone: 219-474-6001
Email: steve@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Steve

Steve came to Frontiersmen in 2019 with 35 year’s experience in purchasing and inventory management. He has been an integral part of the business as the inventory lead, and when not at the office, he enjoys reading, music, and world history.

Denise Shedrow

Controller

Phone: 219-474-6001
Email: denise@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Denise

Denise has worked in various accounting roles in the seed industry for over 25 years, and has served as a member and chairperson of the Indiana Crop Audit Committee for over 8 years. She and her husband, Dennis, have four adult children, and three granddaughters. In her spare time, Denise enjoys cooking, camping, and touring in their antique automobiles.

Amanda Shedrow

Bookkeeper

Phone: 219-474-6001
Email: amanda@frontiersmen.ag

MORE ABOUT Amanda

Amanda was welcomed into the Frontiersmen company in July of 2020. She works in the office part-time assisting with day to day tasks. Amanda grew up riding in the combine and spending time on the family farm. Her appreciation for agriculture continues as her husband works in agricultural research. Amanda and her husband have three little girls. In her small amount of spare time, Amanda enjoys baking, riding in the Model T, and spending time with family.