Chad O'Keefe

Chad O'Keefe is an experienced professional in the agricultural and production sectors, currently serving as the Production and Logistics Manager at KWS Group since July 2021. Prior roles include Production Specialist at Bayer Crop Science and Monsanto Company, and Farm Manager at Sackett Potatoes, where responsibilities encompassed day-to-day operations, long-term planning, and team leadership. Chad also held a managerial position overseeing seed quality at Monsanto, and interned as a Product Development Specialist at John Deere, contributing to equipment testing and builds. Earlier experience includes operating production equipment at Kraft Foods Group and managing farming operations at Christians Bros. Farms. Chad holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Agricultural Engineering and Technical Systems Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.