Jake Koontz

Jake Koontz has a diverse work experience in the agricultural sector. Jake worked as a Sales Team Lead at Virginia Tractor starting in October 2022. Prior to that, they served as an Agronomy Operations Manager at Orange Madison Cooperative from September 2019 to October 2022. Before that, they were a Management Trainee at Southern States Cooperative/Orange-Madison Co-op from September 2018 to September 2019. Jake started their career as a Fertilizer/Sprayer Applicator at Southern States Cooperative/Orange-Madison Cooperative in May 2016 and worked there until September 2018.

Jake Koontz pursued their education at Virginia Tech, where they obtained an Associate's degree in Applied Agriculture Management from 2011 to 2013. Jake then continued their studies at Virginia Tech and earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, Jake has obtained various certifications, including Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) from the American Society of Agronomy, Certified Nutrient Management Planner from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Commercial Driver License (CDL) from the Virginia Department Of Motor Vehicles, Commercial Pesticide Applicator from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Professional Animal Scientist-Beef Cattle from the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists.