Andrew Lauver

Director, Strategic Alliances and Programs at Leading Harvest
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Lake City, Iowa, United States, US
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Andrew is a great guy to work with – very organized, creative and smart. I have worked with a lot of interns in my career and Andrew definitely stands out! I have observed Andrew’s dedication in any project that he works on. He really spent time to produce the best output in his work. Andrew can always be counted on to make sure projects are done in a timely manner with exceptional results. I highly recommend Andrew to any organization and wish him all the best in his quest for a successful career in the future.

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Credentials

  • Agribusiness Accelerator Program
    Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Leading Harvest
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director, Strategic Alliances and Programs
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      Leading Harvest is a nonprofit organization at the vanguard of advancing sustainable agriculture, providing assurance programs comprised of standards, audit procedures, training and education, and reporting and claim offerings that are optimized for flexibility, scalability, and impact.From growers to consumers, we’re empowering sustainability leaders everywhere to share and adopt better practices now, so that we all can grow a healthier future for generations to come. Leading Harvest is a nonprofit organization at the vanguard of advancing sustainable agriculture, providing assurance programs comprised of standards, audit procedures, training and education, and reporting and claim offerings that are optimized for flexibility, scalability, and impact.From growers to consumers, we’re empowering sustainability leaders everywhere to share and adopt better practices now, so that we all can grow a healthier future for generations to come.

  • Lauver Family Farms
    • Farm Manager
      • Apr 2003 - Present

      -Involved in all aspects of 5th generation family grain farm including planting, harvesting, and operations. -Involved in all aspects of 5th generation family grain farm including planting, harvesting, and operations.

  • Syngenta
    • Switzerland
    • Farming
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Jun 2020 - Jan 2022

      -Led a team of seven seed advisors selling Golden Harvest corn and soybean products across a four county area through Service 365 objectives (Establishment, Plant Growth, and Yield Potential). -Built relationships with customers and lead relentless recruiting activities.-Selected to participate in Syngenta’s Accelerated Agribusiness Development program. -Unmanned Aircraft General-Small UAV Certification -Utilized E-Luminate to promote Golden Harvest products and provide product placement recommendations.

    • Manager, Industry Relations-North America
      • Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

      - Manage key commodity and grower group relationships to solidify strategic policy alliances with customers, NGOs, and stakeholders.- Develop the strategy for our investment in industry associations based on commercial and/or public policy objectives and outcomes. - Identify new opportunities to build engagement strategies with our customers and other stakeholders.- Serve as an appointed member of the National Corn Growers Association Foundation Board of Directors, U.S. Grains Council Innovation and Sustainability Advisory Team, National Cotton Council Cotton Foundation Board of Trustees, Next Generation Leadership Institute Advisory Committee, The Rice Foundation Board of Directors, First the Seed Foundation, Syngenta Political Action Committee Ambassador, American Soybean Association Biotech Working Group Task Force, and the ASTA Future Seed Executives committee. -Elected to serve as the National Corn Growers Association Agri-Industry Council Industry Representative. - Led the development of Syngenta's Leadership at its Best website to enhance the skills of growers and industry professionals to answer the call and stand up for agriculture.

  • American Seed Trade Association
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Government and Regulatory Affairs Intern
      • May 2018 - Jul 2018

      -Drafted an economic analysis for the White House National Economic Council staff on gene editing to support efforts to align USDA, FDA and EPA policies. -Conducted legal analysis and drafted guidance documents regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act.-Communicated Farm Bill priorities through meetings with U.S. Congressional offices, assisted at Hill briefings, and helped organize a fly-in for 120 ASTA members. -Drafted an economic analysis for the White House National Economic Council staff on gene editing to support efforts to align USDA, FDA and EPA policies. -Conducted legal analysis and drafted guidance documents regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act.-Communicated Farm Bill priorities through meetings with U.S. Congressional offices, assisted at Hill briefings, and helped organize a fly-in for 120 ASTA members.

  • Iowa House of Representatives
    • Legislative Intern
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

      - Attend key committee meetings and conduct research related to natural resources, agriculture, and tax law. - Attend key committee meetings and conduct research related to natural resources, agriculture, and tax law.

  • BrownWinick
    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Winter Law Clerk
      • Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

      -Researched and prepared memoranda regarding a wide variety of agricultural law related issues, agriculture production facility fraud, EPA regulations, tax law, secured transactions and other general research. -Researched and prepared memoranda regarding a wide variety of agricultural law related issues, agriculture production facility fraud, EPA regulations, tax law, secured transactions and other general research.

  • DuPont Pioneer
    • Sales Promoter/Certified Services Agent
      • Jul 2015 - Aug 2017

      -Achieved 110% sales growth through dedication to service during daily consultative interaction with farmers. -Lead Encirca services sales in Carroll and Calhoun counties via personal experience and product knowledge. -Facilitated the sale of DuPont Pioneer products through a dedication to service during daily consultative interaction with farmers.

    • Account Manager, DuPont Commercial Development Program
      • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

      -Facilitated the sale of DuPont Pioneer corn, soybean, forage, and inoculant products in Western Wisconsin. -Led a team of 8 sales professionals and 2 sales associates to perform direct selling activities, provide agronomy services to local growers, and call on customers. -Coached, and motivated sales representatives, demonstrated sales skills and customer responsiveness. -Identified customer and prospect opportunities to generate territory growth by executing upon business plans.

    • Frank Ross International Business Emerging Leader, DuPont Commercial Development Program
      • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

      -Managed and coordinated assigned projects according to the needs of the Western Canada business.-Assignments included: digital marketing, territory planning, marketing programs, staff training & development, process improvement, and strategic business planning.-Selected to participate in the DuPont Commercial Development Program. A two year rotational program aimed at developing marketing, sales and business skills.

    • Frank Ross International Business Emerging Leader
      • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

      -Managed and coordinated assigned projects according to the needs of the U.S. and Canada. -Assignments included: data collection & analysis, process improvement, staff training & development, and strategic business planning.

  • Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Leadership Facilitator
      • Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

      - Developed and delivered implementation and action plans to instill values of leadership, fellowship and excellence to over 700 undergraduates. - Developed and delivered implementation and action plans to instill values of leadership, fellowship and excellence to over 700 undergraduates.

  • United States Senate
    • Legislative Offices
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legislative Intern
      • Jan 2013 - May 2013

      -Assisted in the drafting and editing of speeches through legislative research-Attended key briefings to draft letters and prepare reports for legislative staff -Researched public policy and current issues to address constituent inquiries -Performed an analysis of European Union farm subsidies distribution and legislative reform -Assisted in the drafting and editing of speeches through legislative research-Attended key briefings to draft letters and prepare reports for legislative staff -Researched public policy and current issues to address constituent inquiries -Performed an analysis of European Union farm subsidies distribution and legislative reform

  • Iowa State Daily
    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Agricultural Opinion Columnist
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

      -Authored agricultural opinion columns concentrating on global challenges and opportunities in agriculture. -Authored agricultural opinion columns concentrating on global challenges and opportunities in agriculture.

  • Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc
    • Corn Marketing Intern
      • Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

      -Led a team of research and marketing managers to craft a corn rootworm communications piece for the U.S. corn business. -Conducted the development of multiple communications pieces for the corn business in the U.S. and Canada. -Facilitated the development of the “See the Max” digital marketing campaign targeting next-gen growers. -Captured Optimum® AcreMax® and Optimum® AcreMax® Xtra testimonials in the U.S. Corn Belt. -Led a team of research and marketing managers to craft a corn rootworm communications piece for the U.S. corn business. -Conducted the development of multiple communications pieces for the corn business in the U.S. and Canada. -Facilitated the development of the “See the Max” digital marketing campaign targeting next-gen growers. -Captured Optimum® AcreMax® and Optimum® AcreMax® Xtra testimonials in the U.S. Corn Belt.

  • Iowa Corn
    • United States
    • Farming
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team Member
      • Oct 2010 - Oct 2012

      -Drafted a constitution and recruited 24 Iowa State students to create the inaugural Iowa State University Corn Growers Association. -Selected to serve as captain of the 2012 Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Sales Team. -Sold 58 memberships in 2011-2012 generating over $1,400 in new membership. -Drafted a constitution and recruited 24 Iowa State students to create the inaugural Iowa State University Corn Growers Association. -Selected to serve as captain of the 2012 Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Sales Team. -Sold 58 memberships in 2011-2012 generating over $1,400 in new membership.

  • Monsanto Company
    • United States
    • Farming
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field Sales Intern
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011

      -Directed tours of Monsanto’s Circle of Science and promoted Channel Achievement Series events. -Authored agronomic articles for Channel’s monthly agronomy newsletter. -Discussed integrated refuge and traits within Monsanto’s Genuity™ trait platform with 41 growers. -Performed a market share analysis in key Iowa counties to promote growth in sales for Channel. -Directed tours of Monsanto’s Circle of Science and promoted Channel Achievement Series events. -Authored agronomic articles for Channel’s monthly agronomy newsletter. -Discussed integrated refuge and traits within Monsanto’s Genuity™ trait platform with 41 growers. -Performed a market share analysis in key Iowa counties to promote growth in sales for Channel.

  • MaxYield Cooperative
    • United States
    • Farming
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Agronomy Intern
      • May 2010 - Aug 2010

      -Performed data entry for seed plots. -Planted, scouted, signed and prepared test plots accordingly for field days. -Worked closely with MaxYield Agronomists and Seed Solutions Specialists to meet producers needs. -Distributed seed and chemicals directly to farmers. -Performed data entry for seed plots. -Planted, scouted, signed and prepared test plots accordingly for field days. -Worked closely with MaxYield Agronomists and Seed Solutions Specialists to meet producers needs. -Distributed seed and chemicals directly to farmers.

Education

  • Drake University Law School
    Master of Jurisprudence, Agriculture and Sustainability
    2017 - 2019
  • Kansas State University
    MAB, Agricultural Economics
    2015 - 2017
  • Iowa State University
    Bachelor of Science; s, Agricultural Studies; Minor Agronomy
    2009 - 2012

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