BEN WIGINTON

Director Of Commercial Sales at AgYield

Ben Wiginton has more than 20 years of work experience in various industries. BEN began their career as a Runner/Phone Clerk/Arbitrage Clerk/Traders Clerk at Rosenthall Collins and Universal Options Group, where they learned the trading business and attended multiple training programs. After that, they served as an independent trader and consultant specializing in agricultural markets, managing complex futures and options positions and being responsible for profit and loss. BEN then became a business development director at AgYield, where they expanded the company's technology in the Eastern Corn Belt and Delta regions and developed relationships with farmers, lenders, and partners. Ben also had experience as a profit center manager at The Andersons, Inc., leading a team of merchants, trading grain, and implementing risk management strategies. BEN was also a managing partner at Patriot Ag Solutions, where they transitioned the company to an AgYield branch office. Currently, Ben works at AgYield as the Director of Commercial Sales, serving clients and expanding the company's offerings with Commercial Grain Partners. In addition to their professional experience, Ben has also been a real estate investor, owning and renovating residential properties, and served as an engineer officer in the US Army Reserves.

Ben Wiginton attended Marmion Military Academy from 1985 to 1989, where they pursued a college preparatory military program. Following this, they enrolled at Xavier University from 1989 to 1993, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. No further educational experiences or degrees were provided.

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Timeline

  • Director Of Commercial Sales

    June, 2021 - present

  • Business Development Director

    December, 2015