Meet the Staff

Meet the AgroExpo Team – The People Behind Michigan’s Premier Farm Show

The success of the AgroExpo is made possible by a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about agriculture, innovation, and community. From event planning and exhibitor coordination to marketing, logistics, and education, our staff works year-round to deliver one of the Midwest’s most dynamic agricultural trade shows.

Each team member brings valuable experience in agriculture, agribusiness, and event management, ensuring a high-quality experience for attendees, exhibitors, and partners alike. Get to know the faces behind AgroExpo and learn how we work together to support farmers, ag professionals, and the future of farming.

We’re proud to bring you AgroExpo 2025, and we look forward to seeing you August 12–13 in St. Johns, Michigan.

Marnie
Swartzendruber

AgroExpo Event Manager

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Jacob Schmitt

Site Manager-North Central Research Station

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Greg Scanlan

Research Lead Agronomist – North Central Research Station

Quinten Sackett

Research Technician –North Central Research Station

Mitch Bogi

Operations Agronomist – North Central Research Station

Jeff Brown

Operations Agronomist – North Central Research Station

Claudia Walz

Innovation Agronomist – North Central Research Station

Jeff Meyer

Equipment Technician – North Central Research Station

Renae Huyck

Operations Coordinator –North Central Research Station

Brian Laskowski

Grounds & Landscape Supervisor