Tim Reese

"Being a problem-solver and having the opportunity to find a quick and effective solution to challenges is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job with Fielder's Choice Direct", says Tim Reese, this year's president of the Indiana Seed Trade Association.

Tim is Product Manager of Fielder's Choice Direct in Monticello, IN.  He has been with the company for 11 years; in his position as product manager, he works with all parts of the business. His duties include production planning and inventory management, managing costs and developing price recommendations, and serving as a liaison to vendors and regulatory entities.

Tim has a BS degree in Aviation Technology from Purdue University, not necessarily a background one might envision as a pre-requisite for working in an agricultural profession, but certainly one that has obviously prepared him well for being a leader in today's world.

His choice of recreation...either relaxing on a beach or snowmobiling, just another example of his versatility.

Wally Thingelstad

Wally Thingelstad, Account Manager, Traits & Germplasm Licensing (T&GL) for Dow AgroSciences, has been with Dow AgroSciences for over twenty-two years. Hailing from a grain farm in Eastern North Dakota, he received B.S. degrees in Agricultural Economics and Agronomy from North Dakota State University in 1980. Wally started his Dow AgroSciences career in 1986 as a sales representative for crop protection products in the Northern Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota. In 1993, he moved to Indianapolis where he held various roles in regional and product marketing communications. In 1998, he joined the Plant Genetics and Biotech Group as information manager. In 2001 he moved to the T&GL group as communications manager followed by marketing specialist. Currently, Wally is an account manager within the same group. In this role, he works with seed companies in the corn belt, educating and promoting the adoption of Herculex® Insect Protection traits for their seed brands.

He enjoys all sports (especially golf), reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends and cheering on the North Dakota State Bison to victory!