PO Box 177 Cologne, MN 55322
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Zach Koktavy- Custom Applicator
Zach Koktavy is from Northfield, Minnesota. He grew up on a 2000 acre farm and enjoyed farming so much that he pursued a career in the agronomy field. Zach started at Mid-County in March, just in time to learn the ropes and be ready for the busy planting season. He likes that Mid-County is dedicated to helping farmers, both small and large. When Zach isn’ t working, he enjoys hiking, camping, down-hill skiing and working on cars. He finds abandoned vehicles, fixes them up and gets them running. He then looks for a buyer that will appreciate them and take good care of them.
Alex Klaustermeier- Custom Applicator
Alex has worked in the Agronomy Department since 2013. He grew up on his parent’ s, Mark and Nissa Klaustermeier, farm in rural Cologne bringing a great agriculture background with him. He also earned a degree in farm operations / management from Ridgewater College in Willmar. Alex started out as an intern doing crop scouting and soil sampling but soon was promoted to a custom applicator. He also helps out delivering propane for our Petroleum Department which is an added bonus to Mid-County.
Alex still enjoys farming with his family raising cattle and crop farming, and spending time with his wife Katie and son Dalton.
Quay Zander- Energy Manager
Quay began his career with Mid-County on May 7, 2001 as a custom applicator in the Agronomy Department. He eventually moved into the Engery Department where he oversees the pricing, contracting, dispatching, and serving of Mid-County patrons.
Quay and his wife Nancy live on their family farm north of Waverly where he enjoys spending time with family and grand kids. He also has a passion for hunting, fishing, and collecting JI Case tractors and equipment.
Ryan Pawelk- Sales Agronomist
Ryan is one of our sales agronomists here at Mid-County. He grew up in Hollywood Township near New Germany and currently lives in Watertown. Ryan attended Ridgewater College in Willmar where he received his AAS degree in Agriculture Business. He then attended Southwest Minnesota State in Marshall and earned a Bachelor’ s degree in Crops, Soils, and Pest Management. He currently has 25 years of experience in the industry and has held a Certified Crop Advisor license for 18 years.
What Ryan enjoys most about working at Mid-County is helping the farmers reach their yield goals by working with them on their input decisions and being in their fields keeping an eye on their crops. He also enjoys how variable the job is as it changes season to season.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys relaxing by a campfire, barbequing, being on an ocean beach and most of all spending time with his wife Bria, his 10-year-old son Peyton, his 4-year-old daughter Collins, and the rest of his family.
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