John Ortner

John Ortner is an experienced professional in the agricultural sector, currently serving as Area Business Manager and District Sales Manager for LG Seeds at AgReliant Genetics, LLC since June 2023. Prior to this role, John worked at Corteva Agriscience as a Territory Manager from March 2017 to May 2023, where exceptional sales metrics were achieved, including an average of approximately 65,000 units of corn sold annually. John's career also includes a position as a Technical Sales Agronomist at DuPont from February 2014 to March 2017, leading crop protection initiatives, and as an Agronomy Sales professional at Lamar Fertilizer from June 2010 to August 2013. Additionally, John has a background in education, having served as a Social Studies Teacher and coach in the Holyoke School District from August 2007 to May 2010. John holds a Bachelor's Degree in History from Colorado State University, earned between 2004 and 2007.