Meet the Team

Nick Devine

Director of Company Strategy & Development

Jack Leifker

Associate Regional Referral Partner Manager

Grace Alford

Associate Regional Referral Partner Manager

Tyler Bruch

Tyler is a sixth-generation farmer. He has spent more than 15 years doing international ag consulting and management across four continents and in 15 countries. He lived in South America for over ten years and is fluent in Portuguese. He has consulted for governments, NGOs, private equity firms, and family offices on various topics, including sustainability, soil health, water conservation, turnkey production, and food security projects.

Outside of his international ag focus, Tyler and his wife, Amy, have consulted on and managed several U.S.-based projects in the Delta, South Florida, and Texas. They own and operate Cyclone Farms Inc. in central Nebraska, where their team raises food-grade organic crops for various end-user contracts in the U.S. and abroad.

Tyler is a graduate of Iowa State University and is the CEO and co-founder of Boa Safra Ag.

Bryce Irlbeck

Bryce is co-founder of Boa Safra Ag as well as an Iowa State University graduate, an organic and regenerative producer, and entrepreneur in multiple ventures. During his time at Iowa State University, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy and Agricultural Business. Bryce also spent four months in the Brazilian city of Minas Gerais, attending Universidade de Viçosa, learning Portuguese, and consulting on a large agricultural production farm in the southern region of Rio Grande do Sul. He later spent five months consulting for Kilombero Plantations Ltd., a commercial investment farm consisting of 12,000 acres of rice production in south-central Tanzania, Africa. This experience included learning the day-to-day operations, processes, and systems to create production efficiency, as well as how to effectively interact with and teach local talent.

Zack Porter

Zack has spent the last 15 years building and investing in agricultural businesses. He co-led the food and agriculture division of a middle-market private equity firm with $2+ billion under management; led the independent acquisition of a specialty fertilizer business focused on optimizing soil health in the upper Midwest, where he served as an executive and on the board; led the turnaround of a 150-year-old vertically integrated organic farming and pet food manufacturing business; co-led the restructuring of a $100 million food- and agriculture-focused venture capital fund spanning the U.S. and Canada; and co-founded EVEA Farms, an organic farming business in western Nebraska.

Zack is an owner of Boa Safra Ag and is a graduate of the University of Southern California.

Andy Dreier

Andy was raised on a family farm south of Manning, Iowa, where his roots in agriculture ran deep from an early age. He went on to study at Des Moines Area Community College and Buena Vista University before putting his passion for ag into practice at Puck Custom Enterprises, where he designed and assembled specialized agricultural equipment.

In 2021, Andy joined Boa Safra Ag as the company’s third employee, playing an instrumental role in its growth from the ground up. As Director of Reports, he has developed an unmatched depth of knowledge across the thousands of client consultations Boa Safra Ag has conducted — bringing precision, experience, and a farmer’s perspective to every analysis.

Outside of work, Andy is a proud Iowa State fan and enjoys golfing, studying history, and staying connected to the agriculture industry he has called home his entire life.

Bruce Eberle

Bruce is a fifth-generation Nebraska farm boy and a lifelong student of agribusiness. With extensive experience in agricultural production, commercial grain management, bank operations, accounting, and finance, Bruce has served thousands of family farms, agribusinesses, investors, and food processing clients across the western United States.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nebraska and remains actively involved in his family farm operation. Bruce is also a dedicated volunteer with several local non-profit organizations.

Bruce and his wife, Janna, have two married children and two grandchildren. They enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and creating cherished memories with friends and family.

Jordan Kull

Jordan blends traditional marketing principles with innovative approaches as he leads the charge in agricultural marketing. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Boa Safra Ag, he brings a 14-year track record of success in helping grow startups and small businesses. Jordan’s strategic leadership as the first employee at both Tillable and CamoAg was crucial in driving the creation of more than 40,000 user accounts for farmers, landowners, and ag professionals on their platforms. Throughout his career, he has created and dispatched over 3 million pieces of direct mail for a wide range of businesses in the agricultural sector.

Jordan’s approach to marketing is holistic and hands-on, managing tasks ranging from designing direct mailers to implementing digital campaigns and developing websites. Based in rural Lawrenceville, Illinois, Jordan enjoys watching movies with his family and biking the hilly terrain of a nearby state park.

Craig Lickley

Craig is a fifth-generation Idaho farmer and rancher with a 25-year career in conventional and structured finance. The bulk of his career has been in Managing Director and Chief Revenue Officer roles, with a focus on building nationwide lending platforms in both direct and wholesale strategies. Over the course of his career, Craig has cultivated nearly $10 billion in loan volume nationwide.

Craig holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho, an MBA from Marylhurst University, and studied international finance and monetary policy in Chambéry, France, with postgraduate studies at MIT.

He spent his formative years on his family’s century-old cattle ranch in southern Idaho, where he learned that work ethic above all else leads to success. Craig splits his time between Boise and McCall, Idaho, with his wife, Jolie, and their two daughters.

T.J. Sterk

T.J. Sterk is a graduate of Iowa State University, where he earned degrees in Industrial Technology and Business. He lives in western Iowa and maintains strong ties to the agricultural communities that shape both his personal and professional life.

T.J. began his career in the agricultural manufacturing industry as a Production Manager for Puck Enterprises, where he developed a hands-on understanding of operations, process improvement, and team leadership. He later transitioned into broader business and financial roles with Boa Safra Ag.

Outside of work, T.J. enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, staying active, and following sports. He values a balanced routine and time spent recharging with family and friends. He is an avid follower and fan of the Minnesota Vikings as well as the Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes despite the strong rivalry between the two.

Jace Klein

Jace is an Iowa State University graduate who currently resides on an acreage in south-central Iowa with his wife, Taylor, their two sons, their dog, and a flock of chickens. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State in 2016.

Jace spent the early part of his career practicing engineering and designing water quality systems for agricultural producers before shifting his focus to technology-oriented solutions in the ag sector. Through this experience, he developed a strong appreciation for automation and APIs.

Now with Boa Safra Ag, Jace serves as the Systems Manager, overseeing daily operations from a data perspective. His goal is to enable the continued success of his co-workers through automation and to ensure the delivery of a high-quality product to customers in the most efficient manner possible. He is committed to listening, learning, and continually refining processes.

In his free time, Jace enjoys spending time outdoors—hunting, fishing, working on projects, and being with his family.

Michelle Kay

Michelle was born and raised in Harlan, Iowa. She spent much of her childhood helping at her dad’s farm supply store, working closely with family. She went on to earn a degree in Elementary and Special Education from Iowa State University in 2013. For the next ten years, Michelle taught Special Education in southwest Iowa.

In July 2024, she made a career shift and joined the Boa Safra team, where she now focuses on sales and customer service. Michelle lives just outside of Council Bluffs, Iowa, with her husband and their two young children.

Justin Telles

Justin was formerly a partner and President of Investments, Revenue Development, and Acquisitions for Pomona and Mahi Pono, a multi-billion-dollar farming operation based in California, Italy, and the island of Maui. Ten years ago, Justin and his partners had a vision to build what has become the largest almond footprint in the world, spanning from California to Italy, with complete traceability and a strong focus on ESG—showing the connectivity from the farm to the consumer. That same vision was applied on the island of Maui, with an opportunity to replace sugarcane that had been in rotation since 1850. Today, that ground has been repurposed into a fully vertically integrated, diversified farming operation with citrus, coffee, macadamias, cattle, and row crops, all with a focus on island consumption as well as worldwide distribution.

Justin graduated from Cal Poly in 2008 with a degree in Agricultural Business and Economics. While in college, he and his roommate built a fertilizer and chemical company for crop inputs, which they ran for several years before a successful exit to a global retailer. In the years following, Justin consulted for a large chemical crop manufacturer on consolidation strategy and building a network of grower-direct customers. His journey then led him to Pomona, where he was asked to help build the footprint that today spans California, Hawaii, and Europe.

Currently, Justin runs a family office focused on preserving food and agriculture companies for the next generation. He works closely with Santa Clara University to support the next generation of Food/Ag Tech leaders, serves on the development board for Community Hospital, and is a member of the executive board of the Fresno Business Council. He also sits on the board of Hronis Inc., one of the largest table grape companies in California, and serves as an advisor on numerous water projects in California aimed at preserving water for farmers.

Justin was born in Texas, met his wife, Christina, seven years ago, and together they have a two-year-old son with another child on the way. His love for the outdoors and extreme sports allowed him to compete professionally in big mountain skiing for many years. When not in Fresno, California, Justin can often be found outdoors in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, or in Laguna, California, with his family.

Nicolas Post

Nicolas is a fourth-generation Colorado native and the owner and operator of Gnarly Post Hops Farm. He holds a master’s degree in education for wine and fine spirits and consults on multiple aspects of the trade. When certified in 2015, Nicolas was one of only three Department of Higher Education Master Educators in the Wine and Spirits trade.

A three-tour U.S. Army veteran, Nicolas served in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan with the 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade. During his service with the 173rd, he was awarded a Combat Jump Star in Iraq and a Bronze Star with Combat Valor citation from Afghanistan.

Paul Domecq

Paul grew up in the breadbasket of central California. His dad’s six uncles helped build and maintain the canals that carried water from reservoirs so food could grow. He spent summers working on his uncle’s almond and walnut ranch in Hughson, California, where he learned about equipment and agriculture.

Paul went on to earn a B.S. in Plant Science/Soil and Irrigation. He also acquired PCA and PCO licenses, which allowed him to spend the next 26 years working for agricultural chemical companies that partnered with farmers, primarily in soil fumigation for vegetable crops and permanent crops.

Kim Dykman

Kim has been involved in agriculture for 20+ years, both on her own ranch in western Nebraska and as part of a cow-calf operation in northeast Colorado. Kim worked in the ag equipment business for many years before being hired by Bryce Irlbeck as a consultant for AgriSecure in 2020, and has a clientele of 20-25 farmers that depend on AgriSecure for doing all the legwork for organic farming certification. Kim is now working for both AgriSecure and Boa Safra Ag.

Kate Stamp

Kate is a 2012 graduate of University of Nebraska–Kearney. She began her career in education before transitioning into agriculture after marrying into a farming family in 2011. Since then, she has built a career in the ag industry while staying connected to her family’s operation.

In addition to her role at Boa Safra Ag, Kate and her husband, Luke, manage their own family farm and stay busy with their four children.

Chelsy Brandt

Chelsy comes from a long line of farmers and has always been deeply rooted in agriculture. She and her husband, Nathan, reside on their farm near Manilla, Iowa, with their three children. Together with Nathan’s parents and siblings, they operate the family farm, growing corn, soybeans, and alfalfa while also managing a cow/calf operation.

Chelsy graduated from Iowa State University in 2012 with a degree in Agricultural Business with an emphasis in Agronomy. Since then, she has built a diverse career across the industry, gaining experience in integrated farming technologies, territory seed sales management, and financial farm management support. Most recently, she serves in soil sampling administration and soil test data management for crop fertility and soil fertility appraisals with Boa Safra Ag.

Jonathan Brandt

Jonathan is a soil data analyst at Boa Safra Ag, where he combines his expertise in agronomy with his passion for agriculture. A 2021 graduate of Iowa State University, Jonathan grew up on his family’s farm near Manilla, Iowa, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for rural life.

While his role primarily involves office-based data analysis, Jonathan occasionally steps into the field to assist with soil sampling when needed. Outside of work, he enjoys cheering on his favorite sports teams and building connections with those around him.

Michael Little

Michael was born and raised in New Jersey. He is a graduate of Rowan University, where he studied Music Education and Special Education. After graduation, he moved to south Florida to teach elementary music, a role he held for eight years. During this time, he was voted Teacher of the Year for his school in 2022 and went on to represent his county at the state level.

During summer breaks from teaching, Michael worked on farms in Florida and Nebraska, doing everything from equipment operation to back-office business support. A lifelong learner, Michael loves exploring new things but enjoys helping others even more.

In 2023, he became a data lead analyst for Boa Safra, where he helps farmers across the country with initial data entry.

Sydney Mason

Sydney was born and raised in Florida and is a graduate of Florida State University. She currently serves as a Data Analyst at Boa Safra Ag.

Sydney and her husband, Clayton, reside in Central Florida with their daughter. Together, they are actively involved in Florida agriculture and are passionate about supporting the agricultural community.

Maddie Byrd

Maddie is a North Florida native and spent many years in farm operations producing premium bermuda and perennial peanut grasses with her family’s hay farm. A Florida State entrepreneurship grad, she married Micah, a fourth-generation logger specializing in timber harvesting and management. She understands what it means when a business is family-owned, operated, and argued over.

Before joining Boa Safra Ag, Maddie spent her early career as a first-grade teacher, instilling both foundational skills and a love of agriculture in the next generation. As a Soil Coordinator, she combines her soil data analysis and communication skills to effectively manage the sampling operations for the Eastern Region. When she’s not managing our contractor network, you’ll find her in the woods with her family appreciating Florida’s beauty. They never miss a hunting season and enjoy working their black labs and golden retrievers, named the “Byrd Dogs.” Maddie is a lover of all things vintage and slow days spent in her garden.

Blake Colliver

Travis comes from a family with farming roots that span generations in Iowa and Nebraska. He has more than 25 years of experience in business administration, national and international sales, and data analysis. Travis studied computer programming, software development, and business management in college. Over the course of his career, he has helped hundreds of companies lower operational costs and increase profits through consulting. He has a natural curiosity for transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Travis, his wife, Jennifer, and their family currently reside in York, Nebraska, where they enjoy many adventures together, laughing and making lasting memories.

Courtney Mason

Courtney is the newest analyst to join Boa Safra Ag. A sixth-generation Floridian, she was born and raised in a caladium and cattle farming family. Prior to joining Boa Safra, Courtney lived in Gainesville and worked in logistics for a national delivery service, where she developed strong communication and organizational skills. She later returned to her hometown of Lake Placid and continued her logistics career with a local truck brokerage firm, where she managed and performed all day-to-day operations.

Courtney holds an associate degree from Indian River State College, where she was a nationally ranked swimmer and a member of the NJCAA National Championship Swim Team. Her dedication to hard work and excellence has been the driving force behind her success.

Courtney was married in August 2023. She enjoys gardening, outdoor activities, and spending time with her husband, Justin, and their dog, Jake.

Jolie Lickley

Jolie holds a degree from the University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and brings a diverse professional background to her work at Boa Safra. After many years in the fashion and real estate industries, Jolie pivoted her focus to her passion for agriculture with the Boa Safra team.

Her experience in agriculture began after marrying a fifth-generation Idaho rancher and becoming involved in running cattle early in their marriage. Being welcomed into a century-old ranching family legacy has inspired Jolie’s deep commitment to preserving the values and traditions of American farming.

When she’s not working to support family farms or advancing agricultural initiatives through Boa Safra, Jolie enjoys Idaho’s great outdoors—whether it’s alpine skiing, running, or hiking the state’s stunning landscapes.

Calley Stamp-Fedde

Calley is a former registered dental hygienist who wanted to return to her agricultural roots. Her parents are fourth-generation row crop farmers in southwest Iowa and still to this day she assists whenever and wherever needed.

Calley currently resides on an acreage outside of Ashland, Nebraska, with her husband and two sons.

Mary Seitzinger

Mary Seitzinger was born and raised in a rural, Midwestern, farming community. Married to a retired third-generation farmer, Mary is also a mother of three and an involved community member. Local outreach, volunteerism, and event coordinating are among her many passions. She has worked extensively with her local Chamber of Commerce and other various local organizations, holding many board positions as well as executive roles on multiple boards and committees.

Steve Sinkula

Steve Sinkula is the grandson of a Wisconsin dairy farmer and the son of a CPG sales & marketing expert and entrepreneur. He has spent his career in agriculture attempting to honor the opportunities their grit, guile, and determination have provided to him. Over the last 20 years, Steve has thrived in leadership roles at multinational, biotech, and startup companies across the agricultural supply chain. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management from Beloit College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden Graduate School of Business.

Adam McNeal

Adam McNeal, a native of Cincinnati, OH, worked in youth ministry for six years in Lakeland, FL before joining Boa Safra in 2025 to do contracts analysis. He is married to Ellie and has gotten to learn about agriculture from his wife’s family, who have been farmers for generations. In central Florida, Adam enjoys getting some sunshine with his wife and three growing children, as well as cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Reagan Gross

Reagan Gross graduated from the University of Kentucky in May 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Sales Certification. She grew up on a small family farm in London, Ohio, where she competed at all levels in the livestock industry. Her passion for agriculture took her across the United States showing livestock, and her love for travel has also taken her abroad. One of her most impactful experiences was in Tanzania, Africa, where she gained valuable insight into cultural perspectives, agricultural diversity, and the opportunities it presents.

An aspiring entrepreneur from an early age, Reagan started breeding French Bulldogs at just 8 years old. This experience taught her how to create value, build relationships, and integrate those lessons into future ventures. Over time, that drive translated into owning and operating her own LLC, where she is currently focused on developing land and building infrastructure in her hometown of London, Ohio. Through this work, she is helping to make way for new housing opportunities for future generations. Today, she continues to carry that same drive and vision into her professional endeavors.

Ashley Fagundes

Ashley was born and raised in California’s Central Valley, where agriculture has always been a part of her story. As the granddaughter of a dairyman and the daughter of an Agricultural Education teacher, she grew up deeply connected to the industry. Her involvement in 4-H and FFA, with projects ranging from swine to public speaking, helped her shape her passion for agriculture and communication.

A graduate of Fresno State with a degree in Communications, Ashley now serves as the Marketing Assistant at Boa Safra where she combines her creativity and agricultural background to support the company’s marketing initiatives and content efforts.

Katie Cunningham

Katie Cunningham joined Boa Safra in October 2025 as a Contract Specialist, bringing together her agricultural roots and professional experience as a healthcare provider. She holds degrees in Animal Science from Florida Gateway College and the University of Florida, and earned her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic – Florida Campus. Before joining Boa Safra, Katie gained early experience in her family’s hay and sod business, Haystack Farms & Ecoturf Sod, and later co-founded Country Roads Chiropractic in West Virginia with her husband. With this diverse foundation, she has a deep understanding of both the agricultural community and the hardworking people behind it.

At Boa Safra, Katie is passionate about helping farmers and landowners uncover opportunities that strengthen their operations and preserve their legacies for future generations. Her respect for agriculture and eye for detail align closely with Boa Safra’s mission to help farmers protect what matters most — their land, legacy, and livelihood. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring national parks with her family and spending time renovating their property with plans to one day welcome livestock— a lifelong dream that reflects her enduring love for the land.

Owen Roberts

Owen Roberts was born and raised in Overland Park, Kansas, and is a graduate of Kansas State University, where he earned a degree in Agribusiness. Motivated by a deep appreciation for agriculture and inspired by his grandfather’s farming background, Owen is dedicated to supporting farmers and advancing the agricultural industry through his work.

In his personal time, Owen enjoys a variety of outdoor and athletic activities, including golf, basketball, and baseball, as well as hunting and fishing. He also values spending quality time with his family and friends.

Aadi Joshi

Aaditya (“Aadi”) Joshi is a Data & Finance Analyst who specializes in translating complex datasets into simple, actionable decisions. He builds forecasting models, reporting pipelines, and dashboards that help leaders allocate capital, manage risk, and execute with confidence. Before joining Boa Safra, Aadi supported portfolio and operating decisions in higher-education finance and later worked in fixed-income analytics, producing recurring reports across hundreds of securities for multi-million-dollar client portfolios.

Aadi graduated summa cum laude from Beloit College with a B.S. in Quantitative Economics & Biochemistry and a Finance minor. His research experience spans panel analysis, time-series modeling, and policy-relevant economic studies. Beyond the numbers, he’s known for partnering closely with cross-functional teams, documenting clearly, and delivering on tight timelines. Outside of work, Aadi enjoys long walks, great coffee, and teaching friends how to make spreadsheets do magic.

Jacob Rau

Jacob spent the last 3 years working as an accountant who enjoys working with small businesses and helping them maximize their potential. As a former collegiate athlete, Jacob understands the importance of a team culture and working towards a common goal. Outside of work you can usually find him fishing or cheering on his favorite sports team.

Jesse Hilby

Jesse Hilby serves as an Account Lead at Boa Safra, bringing nearly five years of account management experience to the role. Rooted in Eastern Iowa, Jesse is actively involved in his family’s farming operation, giving him firsthand insight into the agricultural industry he supports professionally. He holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and a Graduate Certificate in Agronomy from Iowa State University. Known for his commitment to building trust and fostering meaningful relationships, Jesse is dedicated to delivering value and strengthening connections within the Boa Safra community.

Samuel Duncan

Samuel Duncan serves as an Analyst at Boa Safra Ag, specializing in the unique
intersection of soil science and financial strategy. Drawing on his practical roots from a
registered Angus ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska, Samuel utilizes deep data analysis
to create Legacy-Based Nutrient Deduction Reports for agricultural clients, CPAs, and
tax professionals. His core focus is empowering farmers to optimize their tax deductions
and financial strategies by effectively connecting soil health and nutrient management to
eligible business expenses. Samuel’s background, which includes a B.A. in Business
Administration and a minor in Agriculture from Hastings College, along with prior
experience in banking and logistics, provides him with a comprehensive, data-driven
perspective on the agricultural supply chain and financial operations. In his free time,
Samuel enjoys the outdoors through upland and waterfowl hunting, shooting sporting
clays, and fishing.

Ryan Kull

Ryan is a data analyst for Boa Safra. He has been involved with the ag industry for over 10 years. He cut his teeth in farm and commercial insurance as part of the Kull Insurance Agency. Using his agricultural connections, he got involved with farmland brokering. He gained experience helping clients make informed decisions about selling the family farm, deferring capital gains taxes through 1031 exchanges, navigating the emotional process that comes with a once in a lifetime decision.

He has undergraduate degrees from Olney Central College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, as well as Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma.

Ryan lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife, Jerren, and two children, Wesley and Wynnie. He enjoys world travel, investing, basketball, and Sooner football.

Kirsten Prickett

Kirsten was raised on the family farm just outside of Sumner, Ne. She graduated with a Masters degree in Education from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She is a proud husker and enjoys attending Husker sporting events.

She taught Spanish for 15 years while also obtaining a real estate brokers license and building a successful real estate business and managing her rental properties.

She made the switch to data analyst for Boa Safra Ag in 2025 and is proud to be back to her agricultural roots helping to ease the tax burden placed upon farmers and ranchers. Her husband Scott also has had a long career in Ag Lending and they have a small cattle herd of their own.

Kirsten, and her husband Scott, have four children and two grandchildren. Kirsten enjoys chasing her grandchildren and also traveling whenever she can.

Roscoe Ricketts

Roscoe is a born and raised Nebraskan, spending the first 23 years of his life living and studying there. He has a background working in banking, political consulting, and business consulting. After graduating from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Business Administration, he lived in Japan for 3 years teaching English in the Japanese school system and is fluent in Japanese. Outside of work, Roscoe enjoys running, video games, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Nebraska Huskers!

Adam Brenneman

Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Adam always thought of a career of helping and educating people. After completing an undergraduate degree from Muskingum College in English, Speech, Education, Theater and History, with a trio of minors thrown in for good measure, that was the trajectory of his career path. Trading the green fields of Ohio for the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Adam spent several years helping and educating high school students. Now at Boa Safra Ag, Adam is able to continue his mission to help people. In his free time, Adam is an Advanced Sommelier and outdoor enthusiast. He enjoys sharing the finer vinous and culinary experiences with his wife, or taking long hikes through the mountains with his dog.

Joey Herbers

Joey Herbers graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic
Training in 2017 when he returned back home to western Iowa. For four years he practiced athletic training and helped on the family farm. While helping on the farm he
realized he wanted to redirect his career path to agriculture and the largest absence in
the family farm operation was financial analysis, so he went back to school and
obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Upper Iowa University. Since 2021
Joey has worked at Puck, LLC where he handled accounts receivable, sales tax, and
accounting ERP integrations. Most recently he served as the company’s Accounting
Analyst where he worked alongside the CFO and Leadership Team to create, manage, and analyze the company budget and numerous reports to provide financial and operational direction for the company. Joey lives with his wife Tess and three children
Rhett, Rebel, and Hawkins. He is an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan so during his free time you
can find him cheering on the Hawks. He also enjoys home improvement projects,
watching sports, being outside, and spending time with family and friends.

Jenna Furnish

Jenna Furnish is a Report Analyst here at Boa Safra Ag. Her experience in project management and sales allows her to bring a well-rounded perspective to internal operations and to produce clear, actionable data insights.

Reagan Vavricek

Reagan was raised between Sutton and Schuyler Nebraska, where agriculture has always been an important part of her life. Growing up around her family’s farming operation gave her an early appreciation for the hard work and dedication that drive the agricultural industry.

A graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Finance, Reagan serves as a Data Analyst at Boa Safra Ag. After spending four years in Phoenix while attending college she is excited to be returning closer to her Nebraska roots.

Outside of work Reagan enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, spending time outdoors, and being with friends and family.

Dave Stamp

Dave brings to the Boa Safra Ag team a diverse background of agricultural business experiences and relationships. These experiences started early working on a diversified livestock and crop farm in western Iowa. He pursued his interest in agriculture through a B.S. Degree in Agriculture for Iowa State University. Utilizing this education as a platform to build from, he expanded his experiences in livestock nutrition, animal health, crop nutrition, crop protection with a major emphasis on seed with key roles with Pioneer and Channel. These roles all started at the field level working closely with farmers solving problems while positively impacting performance and profit; when your clients succeed you succeed.

Agriculture has been a rewarding place to work. Even though there have been many good years, there have been some really tough times where you really need to inspect what to do and look for new and different ways to save and make money. Dave is passionate about making a difference with clients, team members, businesses, community and family; being impactful is what he lives for.

Dave and wife Jean live on a farm around Woodbine, Iowa and are active in their community. He will be the Referral Partner Manager for Midwest Region for Boa Safra Ag serving Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Missouri.

Marc Hartness

Marc grew up in a rural community in central Illinois. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in political economy & development. After a short period of real estate in Alaska, he worked as an investigator at State Farm and risk manager at Amazon prior to co-founding an agriculture startup. He currently lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife Emily, their daughter Olivia, and dobermann. In his free time he enjoys golfing, the Chicago Bears, and spending time with family.

Travis Hight

Travis’s family roots have been in farming for generations in the Iowa and Nebraska areas. He has over 25 years of experience in Business Administration, National Sales, International Sales, and Data Analysis. Travis studied computer programming, software development, and business management in college. He has helped hundreds of companies lower their operational costs and increase profits through consulting. He has a natural curiosity for transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Travis, his wife Jennifer, and their family currently reside in York, Nebraska, where they enjoy many adventures together, laughing and making lasting memories.

James St Peter

James grew up in Plano, Texas, with deep family roots in West Texas. His appreciation for the region led him to Texas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with a minor in Operations.

James spent 18 years in corporate leadership roles, managing teams across the southern United States for Countrywide Financial and United Healthcare. He later applied that experience to entrepreneurship, founding and successfully exiting six businesses.

Today, James brings his corporate and entrepreneurial background to Boa Safra, where he works with referral partners to expand the Boa Safra footprint, drive scalable growth, and help more landowners unlock meaningful tax advantages through valuable deductions.

Charles Stecker

Charles’ life mission is motivated by his continuing desire to learn and grow as a person through unexpected connections, unfamiliar situations, and continuing education that removes him from his personal comfort zone into new horizons.

Charles holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Communications, which have further equipped him to engage effectively in diverse environments and foster meaningful connections.

Growing up immersed in multiple different cultures, Charles has gained valuable experience working alongside farmers and ranchers throughout his adult life. Now based in Nebraska with his family, he remains deeply committed to supporting agricultural communities through leadership, communication, and a passion for rural living.

Max Davis

Max Davis began his career in agricultural debt finance before joining Boa Safra, following an unconventional path shaped by his service as a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret. Raised in a small Idaho town rooted in the timber and cattle industry, Max developed an early admiration for the hardworking families who form the backbone of the state’s economy—an experience that inspired his pursuit of a career in agriculture. A Boise State graduate and decorated combat veteran, he brings extensive experience in complex operational planning, with deployments across Southeast Asia and Afghanistan. Today, Max is an active member of Idaho’s Mission43 Veteran Association leadership cohort and is proud to support a company that empowers farmers and ranchers while raising his family in Idaho.

Kim Dykman

Kim Dykman has been involved in agriculture for 20+ years, both on her own ranch in western Nebraska and as part of a cow-calf opteration in Colorado. Kim worked in the ag equipment buisness for many years before being hired by Bryce Irlbeck as a consultant for AgriSecure in 2020. She has a clientele of 20-25 farmers that depend on AgriSecure for doing all the legwork for organic farming certification. Kim is now working for both AgriSecure & Boa Safra Ag.

Rylee Dodson

Rylee Dodson is a Report Analyst for Boa Safra Ag with a background in agriculture and leadership. She is passionate about supporting others through thoughtful, detail-oriented work.

Rylee grew up on a ranch in Southwest Texas, where she spent most of her time on horseback and developed an early appreciation for agriculture. She then attended Texas Tech University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics with a Minor in Agricultural Communications, and had the opportunity to study agricultural leadership abroad in Seville, Spain.

Prior to joining Boa Safra, Rylee gained experience in a variety of roles that involved reporting, documentation, and client support, helping her build strong analytical and organizational skills. Since graduating from Texas Tech in May of 2025, she has moved closer to her roots in San Antonio, Texas.

Outside of work, she enjoys staying active, experiencing live music, and spending time with friends and family.

Gabriel Singleton

Gabriel Singleton is a proud graduate from The University of Florida. He is someone who values growth, hard work, and building strong relationships both personally and professionally. Gabriel enjoys being part of collaborative environments where he can continue learning, contribute to meaningful goals, and support those around him. Outside of work he enjoys staying active, connecting with friends and family, and continuing to expand his interest and skills.

John Seidl

John Seidl attended Western Governors University where he obtained a degree in Data Analytics. He lives in western Iowa with his wife, Jessie, their two children, and their yellow lab.

John began his career in sales-focused roles but later developed a passion for streamlining processes through data-driven improvement while working in agricultural manufacturing. Through this experience, he shifted his focus toward improving operational performance through analytics, automation, and informed decision-making.

Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, woodworking, and watching or playing sports. He is a lifelong Michigan Wolverines fan.

David Hung

David was born and raised in Illinois and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Finance. He has been working in the field of data science across multiple industries, including investment portfolio management, commercial real estate, manufacturing and agriculture. Dave has spent much time bridging the gaps between raw information and meaningful insight. While he has a lot of fun developing machine learning and statistical models, he is most fascinated in getting that data to cross-talk as this is often the most important component of discovery and research. He has since started building out more extensive, maintainable infrastructure to make way for the analytics side of data science.

In his free time, David enjoys longboarding, making new foods, and getting lost down Wikipedia rabbit holes.

Clayton Mason

4th-generation Floridian farmer and Southeast Region Referral Partner Manager, specializing in agricultural operations, land management, and real estate. Licensed with Heritage Land Company, I help clients and partners maximize land potential while guiding strategic development initiatives. I’ve also helped manage and develop one of the largest compost sites in the Southeast, combining hands-on farming experience with business acumen.

Holding a degree in Business Management and Supervision from South Florida State College, I focus on sustainable, results-driven solutions in agriculture and land management. Outside of work, I’m married to my wife, Syndey, and father to one. I love spending time with family, being in the woods, and watching sports.

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Jackson Jones

Jackson graduated from The Ohio State University in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Sales. Originally from London, Ohio—a community with deep agricultural roots and home to the annual Farm Science Review—he brings a strong work ethic and relationship-driven mindset to his professional career.

Jackson is passionate about helping others learn, grow, and build meaningful connections. He thrives in environments where he can develop relationships and create value through collaboration and service.

Outside of work, Jackson enjoys staying active and competitive. He has participated in multiple sports from a young age and continues to embrace movement and competition in his free time.

Nick Devine

Nick leads corporate strategy and M&A efforts at Boa Safra Ag. He works closely with the senior leadership team to develop and deploy new strategies and business opportunities, including leading pursuit of acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships. Prior to joining Boa Safra, Nick spent 10 years in middle-market investment banking and has executed $5B+ in aggregate transaction value across software and professional services markets.

Nick is a proud multi-generational Mainer but spent most of his childhood growing up abroad in Holland and Singapore. Upon returning to the U.S., Nick attended Northeastern University earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

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Chris Vanek

Chris Vanek is the Referral Partner Network Director at Boa Safra Ag, where he leads strategic relationships and helps expand the company’s national referral partner network. He is also the owner of Mission First, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in global shipping, and a partner at Gothams, LLC, an emergency management firm.

A highly decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, Chris served more than 28 years leading some of the nation’s most elite conventional and Special Operations units, including the 75th Ranger Regiment, elements of Special Forces Detachment Delta, and SEAL Team Six. Over the course of more than 2,200 days in combat across Afghanistan and Iraq, he commanded some of the military’s most complex and sensitive missions.

Following his military career, Chris held executive leadership positions in both technology and biotechnology. As Senior Vice President at Premise Public Sector, he helped drive revenue growth of more than 250% year over year. He later served as Chief Operating Officer of Curative, where he helped scale the organization from seven employees to more than 7,000 and contributed to its growth into a company generating over $4 billion in revenue while supporting federal agencies, 42 states, and millions of Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chris remains deeply committed to serving others. He serves as a Director for the Three Rangers Foundation, supporting Gold Star families and mentoring Gold Star children in honor of America’s fallen service members. He and his wife, Kim, have been married for 35 years and are dedicated to giving back to their community while living out their Catholic faith through service.

Prince Upadhyay

Prince Upadhyay joins Boa Safra Ag as an AI Engineer on the Operations & Systems team, where he’ll work on applied AI and automation across sales, soils, and reports.

He earned a B.A. in Data Science from Beloit College, graduating Summa Cum Laude. As a Summer Research Assistant in Beloit’s CS/DS department, he co-authored climate prediction research in collaboration with UW–Madison and presented NLP work at the EMNLP 2024 NLP4DH Workshop in Miami. He has also spoken at the Beloit & Beyond Conference and the Annual Student Symposium, and he is Microsoft Azure AI certified for AI-102.

Outside of work, Prince is a constant builder with 45+ public GitHub repos and a regular at AI conferences and hackathons. Originally from Vadodara, India and now based in Cleveland, he ran D3 track at Beloit. He is a silver medalist at the U-14 National Chess Championship and achieved a top-5 finish at the U-17 School Games National.

Megan Teel

Although raised in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, Megan’s heritage is Nebraska farmers for several generations on both sides of her family. After returning home to Nebraska as a teenager, Megan graduated from Northwest High School in Grand Island. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in middle school education with emphases in art and language arts from York University. After teaching for seven years, Megan, along with her husband and daughter, relocated to be closer to the family farms. Megan then taught for four more years before making a career shift to the sales team at Boa Safra. She is excited to bring her love for the agricultural community and passion for people to the Boa Safra team.

Megan and her husband live with their two young children and a rambunctious black lab/border collie mix in south central Nebraska. Megan is a fine arts enthusiast who also enjoys crafting and cooking, and she is always excited for outdoor adventures whenever possible.

Vanesa Post

Building strong relationships and helping others has always been at the heart of Vanesa’s career. Her background includes teaching dance, orthodontic office administration, and owning a health and wellness business, where she currently coaches individuals and families toward healthier lifestyles.

She is excited to work at Boa Safra because she enjoys getting to know her clients, providing dependable
service, and helping them find solutions that benefit their operations.

Outside of work, Vanesa enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Whether they’re hiking, camping or simply enjoying the outdoors, she loves making the most of everything Colorado has to offer.

Emma Eitzmann

Emma Eitzmann was born and raised in Nebraska and grew up with a strong connection to agriculture through her family, who have farmed for generations. She spent four years as an Administrative Assistant for the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Emma is excited to bring her appreciation and respect for agriculture to her role as a Report Analyst at Boa Safra Ag.

She currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Jack Leifker

Jack was born in Kansas City, and grew up in Iowa and Minnesota. He attended the University of Wisconsin- River Falls for 5 years, where he played basketball and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Marketing and Sales, as well as a MBA in Strategic Leadership. His family still farms in Northeast Iowa, which is where his background in agriculture originated.

Grace Alford

Grace Alford is joining Boa Safra with a background in fitness, business operations, and client relationship management. Over the past several years, she has worked in leadership and coaching roles focused on building strong relationships, supporting clients, and growing community-centered businesses. Outside of work, Grace enjoys dirt biking, strength training, and traveling.