Bret Berghoefer

Bret Berghoefer has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Bret began their career in the US Army as a Field Artillery Computer Technician from 1986 to 1990. After that, they worked at John Deere for seven years, where they held various roles including Product Marketing Manager, Territory Sales Manager, and Crop Systems Specialist. In 2004, Bret joined CNH as a Brand Marketing Manager. Bret then transitioned to Fairbanks Morse Engine in 2005, where they served as Director of Marketing and later as Director of Parts and Service Sales until 2010. Bret then joined Woodward as Sales Director for Government Programs until 2013, after which they moved to Ag Leader Technology as the Director of Sales and Marketing. Bret returned to Woodward in 2016, this time as the OEM Sales Director, a role they continue to hold.

Bret Berghoefer holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing and Brand Management from Capella University, which they obtained from 1999 to 2003. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Soil Science at Iowa State University from 1993 to 1996 and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Agronomy from the same university from 1991 to 1993. In addition to their degrees, Bret has obtained additional certifications including Green Belt from Woodward in 2013, Operations Management from the University of Wisconsin in 2009, and Executive Certification in Negotiation from the University of Notre Dame in 2008.