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More Than a Grain Merchandiser – a Trusted Partner

At Stricks Ag, we are more than just a sustainable agriculture business – we are a community-driven company built on trust, quality and long-lasting partnerships. Our team helps revitalize the local agricultural community and is a source of expert knowledge in the grain supplier industry.

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Our mission has always been about more than just moving products; it’s about building lasting relationships and expanding our ability to serve customers at every level of the supply chain. We take pride in our one-on-one service approach, ensuring that our customers receive not just high-quality grains but also the personal attention and expertise they deserve.

We offer competitive pricing and flexible solutions without compromising on quality. For us, “high quality” isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the foundation of everything we do. With transparent business practices, reliable logistics and a commitment to customer success, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted business partner, not just a bulk grain supplier.

Stricks Ag: Rooted in Tradition, Growing for the Future

Since 2013, Stricks Ag has been rooted in Chester, Montana, founded by three multigenerational farm families with a vision to create more opportunities for local growers. Recognizing the need for expanded market access, we took a significant step forward in 2017 by partnering with The Redwood Group.

This collaboration allowed us to pivot toward domestic and global markets, strengthening our role in the food supply chain and enhancing our ability to connect local farmers with broader opportunities, expanding the market for Montana grains.

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Meet our Team

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Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Human Resources

Greg Tucker


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Executive Vice President of Operations and commercial TradE

Brad Kantorowicz


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Director of exporT

sales and logistics

Carlos Carias


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Greg brings over two decades of leadership experience in finance, operations and human resources, with a specialized focus in the agricultural and logistics sectors. A proven executive with a foundation in disciplined, mission-driven leadership, Greg has held key roles at industry leaders including Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Lansing Trade Group and The Redwood Group. His career spans global supply chains, trading and organizational development, with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and scalable systems.
Brad manages operations at Stricks Ag’s Chester, Montana, facility and leads originations across all channels. Since joining in 2015, he has been a key contributor through the company’s 2018 acquisition by The Redwood Group, offering strong operational and commercial expertise. His experience owning a long-haul trucking business provides valuable insights into logistics and supply chain efficiency. Brad also served on the Board of Directors of the Montana Grain Elevator Association, supporting regional agricultural growth.
Carlos leads Stricks Ag’s global export operations, driving sales strategy and ensuring smooth logistics from origin to delivery. Since joining Stricks Ag in 2018, he has expanded the company’s global presence and strengthened international partnerships. With a bachelor’s in agribusiness from Zamorano and the University of San Pedro Sula, Carlos brings valuable international expertise to Stricks Ag’s mission of delivering high-quality agricultural products worldwide.
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Director of
FSQA and Safety

Eric Noel


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Director, Business and
Corporate development

Jason Aytes


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Director of
Petfood

Jay Harding


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Eric joined The Redwood Group/Stricks Ag in 2017 with 10 years of food manufacturing experience managing FDA- and USDA-regulated products, including a three-year tenure with Tyson Foods. As a seasoned food manufacturing executive, he holds a bachelor’s in food science & industry from Kansas State University, plus certifications in HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditing and GFSI.
Jason is a business development professional who has been with Stricks Ag for eight years. For over two decades, he has played an instrumental role in the business development of various companies, through direct sales efforts, mergers and acquisitions, and the creation of strategic partnerships, both domestically and abroad. Through his passion and ability to develop relationships with key decision makers and leaders, he has been successful at closing deals in myriad industries at the highest levels.
Jay is Stricks Ag Director of Petfood where he oversees business development, merchandising, position and risk management, logistics, quality assurance and accounting in partnership with the Human Food and Export divisions. Prior to joining Stricks Ag in 2024, Jay spent 16 years in leadership roles with The Redwood Group and The Scoular Company, including senior manager of specialty ingredients and lead merchant and business unit manager for IP grains container export businesses. Jay leverages his network of relationships with premium suppliers and end users combined with Stricks Ag’s processing expertise to create long-term value across the supply chain.

Meet our Team

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Chief Financial Officer & Vice
President of Human Resources

Greg Tucker


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Executive Vice President of Operations and commercial TradE

BRAD Kantorowicz


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Greg brings over two decades of leadership experience in finance, operations and human resources, with a specialized focus in the agricultural and logistics sectors. A proven executive with a foundation in disciplined, mission-driven leadership, Greg has held key roles at industry leaders including Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Lansing Trade Group and The Redwood Group. His career spans global supply chains, trading and organizational development, with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and scalable systems.
Brad manages operations at Stricks Ag’s Chester, Montana, facility and leads originations across all channels. Since joining in 2015, he has been a key contributor through the company’s 2018 acquisition by The Redwood Group, offering strong operational and commercial expertise. His experience owning a long-haul trucking business provides valuable insights into logistics and supply chain efficiency. Brad also served on the Board of Directors of the Montana Grain Elevator Association, supporting regional agricultural growth.
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Vice President of Operations
and commercial Trade

Carlos Carias


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Director of
FSQA and Safety

ERic noel


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Carlos leads Stricks Ag’s global export operations, driving sales strategy and ensuring smooth logistics from origin to delivery. Since joining Stricks Ag in 2018, he has expanded the company’s global presence and strengthened international partnerships. With a bachelor’s in agribusiness from Zamorano and the University of San Pedro Sula, Carlos brings valuable international expertise to Stricks Ag’s mission of delivering high-quality agricultural products worldwide.
Eric joined The Redwood Group/Stricks Ag in 2017 with 10 years of food manufacturing experience managing FDA- and USDA-regulated products, including a three-year tenure with Tyson Foods. As a seasoned food manufacturing executive, he holds a bachelor’s in food science & industry from Kansas State University, plus certifications in HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditing and GFSI.
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Director, Business and
Corporate development

Jason Aytes


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Director
of Petfood

Jay Harding


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Jason is a business development professional who has been with Stricks Ag for eight years. For over two decades, he has played an instrumental role in the business development of various companies, through direct sales efforts, mergers and acquisitions, and the creation of strategic partnerships, both domestically and abroad. Through his passion and ability to develop relationships with key decision makers and leaders, he has been successful at closing deals in myriad industries at the highest levels.
Jay is Stricks Ag Director of Petfood where he oversees business development, merchandising, position and risk management, logistics, quality assurance and accounting in partnership with the Human Food and Export divisions. Prior to joining Stricks Ag in 2024, Jay spent 16 years in leadership roles with The Redwood Group and The Scoular Company, including senior manager of specialty ingredients and lead merchant and business unit manager for IP grains container export businesses. Jay leverages his network of relationships with premium suppliers and end users combined with Stricks Ag’s processing expertise to create long-term value across the supply chain.

Meet our Team

A man in a dark suit and a white, checkered shirt smiling at the camera. The background is plain green.

Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Human Resources

Greg Tucker


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Greg brings over two decades of leadership experience in finance, operations and human resources, with a specialized focus in the agricultural and logistics sectors. A proven executive with a foundation in disciplined, mission-driven leadership, Greg has held key roles at industry leaders including Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Lansing Trade Group and The Redwood Group. His career spans global supply chains, trading and organizational development, with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and scalable systems.
A man with short hair and a beard, wearing a blue plaid jacket and a white shirt, stands against a red and white background. He is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Executive Vice President of Operations and Commercial Trade

Brad Kantorowicz


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Brad manages operations at Stricks Ag’s Chester, Montana, facility and leads originations across all channels. Since joining in 2015, he has been a key contributor through the company’s 2018 acquisition by The Redwood Group, offering strong operational and commercial expertise. His experience owning a long-haul trucking business provides valuable insights into logistics and supply chain efficiency. Brad also served on the Board of Directors of the Montana Grain Elevator Association, supporting regional agricultural growth.
Smiling man in a dark suit and light blue shirt, posing against a solid background.

Director of Export Sales and Logistics

Carlos Carias


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Carlos leads Stricks Ag’s global export operations, driving sales strategy and ensuring smooth logistics from origin to delivery. Since joining Stricks Ag in 2018, he has expanded the company’s global presence and strengthened international partnerships. With a bachelor’s in agribusiness from Zamorano and the University of San Pedro Sula, Carlos brings valuable international expertise to Stricks Ag’s mission of delivering high-quality agricultural products worldwide.
A person with short brown hair is smiling, wearing a blue blazer and white collared shirt, in front of a gray background.

Director of
FSQA & Safety

Eric Noel


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Eric joined The Redwood Group/Stricks Ag in 2017 with 10 years of food manufacturing experience managing FDA- and USDA-regulated products, including a three-year tenure with Tyson Foods. As a seasoned food manufacturing executive, he holds a bachelor’s in food science & industry from Kansas State University, plus certifications in HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditing and GFSI.
Man with short light brown hair in a navy suit, white shirt, and patterned pocket square stands smiling against a green background.

Director, Business and Corporate Development

Jason Aytes


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Jason is a business development professional who has been with Stricks Ag for eight years. For over two decades, he has played an instrumental role in the business development of various companies, through direct sales efforts, mergers and acquisitions, and the creation of strategic partnerships, both domestically and abroad. Through his passion and ability to develop relationships with key decision makers and leaders, he has been successful at closing deals in myriad industries at the highest levels.
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Director of
Petfood

Jay Harding


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Jay is Stricks Ag Director of Petfood where he oversees business development, merchandising, position and risk management, logistics, quality assurance and accounting in partnership with the Human Food and Export divisions. Prior to joining Stricks Ag in 2024, Jay spent 16 years in leadership roles with The Redwood Group and The Scoular Company, including senior manager of specialty ingredients and lead merchant and business unit manager for IP grains container export businesses. Jay leverages his network of relationships with premium suppliers and end users combined with Stricks Ag’s processing expertise to create long-term value across the supply chain.
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Our Vision:
Growing Together

Sustainability, Quality and Integrity – Our Core Values

  • Sustainability practices (non-GMO, ethical sourcing,
environmental responsibility)
  • Strict quality control (processing, gluten-free, kosher, and GFSI certifications, compliance)
  • Supporting local farmers (economic impact, 
partnership with growers)

With deep agricultural roots, a strong commitment to our local community and a global vision, Stricks Ag continues to expand its reach while staying true to the values that built our foundation. Whether you’re a grower, a buyer or a strategic partner, when you work with us, you’re gaining a team that is fully invested in your success.

At Stricks Ag, we’re proud to grow, connect and deliver – every step
of the way.

“What sets Stricks Ag apart is our commitment to doing things the right way – from field to table. We operate with hometown values, deliver on our word and treat every customer like a partner. In an industry driven by speed and volume, we choose relationships and reliability.”

Greg Tucker
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Human Resources

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