Mike Traxinger

Mike Traxinger has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Mike began their career as a Government and Media Relations Intern at Pheasants Forever in 2006. From 2008 to 2009, they served as a Legislative Correspondent & Staff Assistant at the U.S. House of Representatives. In 2010, they had internships at the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable Foundation. Mike also served as a Policy Intern at the USDA. In 2012, Traxinger became the Legislative Director at the South Dakota Farmers Union. From 2014 to 2019, they worked as a Corporate Attorney at Agtegra Cooperative before being promoted to the roles of General Counsel and Director of Governmental Affairs, and then Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Government Affairs. Additionally, they were the Des Moines Chapter Co-Director at The New Leaders Council from 2010 to 2012. Currently, they are involved with Traxinger Simmental as a Farm and Ranch Hand.

Mike Traxinger earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Minnesota in the years 2003 to 2007. Subsequently, they attended Drake University Law School from 2009 to 2012, where they obtained their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with a specialization in Agricultural Law.