Meet the team

Our team brings local expertise and a deep understanding of agriculture. From agronomy to grain and animal nutrition, our experts are here to provide support, solutions and strong partnerships to help your operation succeed.

Joel Sparks

Senior director of operations
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Jeff Bates

Director of operations
Office: 701-979-7001
Cell: 218-790-4635
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Nikita Lorenzen

Safety specialist
406-565-6814
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Jodi Pederson

Grain buyer/originator
701-562-0133
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Tyler Johnson

Grain and agronomy manager
701-979-7001
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Colton Dade

Napoleon operations
701-321 2717
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Jordan Holt

Animal nutrition sales
605-380-1209
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Aaron Dean

Combine harvesting corn

Where we work

Explore the locations supported by our team in the area.

Fertilizer needs? Call Aaron Dean, sales manager, for Sterling's fertilizer pricing at 701-857-9317. We will be receiving corn only until we get the next train. After that, we will be receiving wheat and soybeans.