Cody Forde

Cody Forde is an experienced professional in the agriculture and commodities sector, currently serving as a Grain Originator at River Valley Cooperative since April 2022 and as a Commodity Broker at Frontier Futures Inc since April 2017. Forde has a diverse background, including positions as a Team Manager and co-owner at Cedar Ridge Farm since December 2009, a Business Analyst and Cash Contract Development specialist at Upper Iowa Beef from July 2021 to April 2022, and a Junior Merchandiser at Gavilon Group, LLC from January 2019 to July 2021. Additional experience includes roles as an Information Technology Specialist at Iowa State University, a Commodity Buyer Intern at Kent Corporation, a tutor at Kirkwood Community College, a farm hand at R&A Schanbacher, and a stocker at Wal Mart. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business and Economics from Iowa State University and an Associate of Arts degree from Kirkwood Community College.