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Grant Jones

Haigler,NE

Summary

Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills. Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience in the agriculture industry bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Chundy Aquaculture LLC
01.2020 - Current
  • Operate the only shrimp farm in Nebraska, raising high-quality shrimp in a landlocked state.
  • Develop strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency in a highly complex production industry.

Owner

Chundy Land & Cattle GP
01.2018 - Current
  • Manage a family farm and Angus/SimAngus seedstock operation.
  • Oversee multiple employees to get the jobs done timely and efficiently, exhibiting my ability to modify a plan on the go to finish the task.

Manager

S & P Jones Farm and Ranch
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Balanced grassland management practices with landlord preferences, then communicated goals and outcomes to tenants.
  • Developed communication skills needed for tough situations and worked through obstacles to achieve common goals.

Aerial Application Supervisor

Helena Agri Enterprises
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Prepared mix sheets and loaded airplanes exhibiting my knowledge of crop traits, genetics, and herbicide tolerances.
  • Managed multiple airplanes during peak fungicide season.
  • Quick decision-making skills improved to keep airplanes moving safely and effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science / Minor in Agricultural Economics

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
05-2014

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Expense Tracking
  • Financial Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Sales Techniques
  • Time Management

Honors & Involvements

  • Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmer's and Ranchers Committee - Member - 01/2022-present
  • Chase County Zoning Board - Member - 01/2019-present
  • Nebraska Angus Association - Board Member - 01/2022-present
  • Cattleman's Ball of Nebraska - Committee Chair - 01/2019
  • Nebraska Farm Bureau State Legislative Policy Committee - Member - 01/2024
  • Imperial Young Farmers and Ranchers - Help raise money for high school scholarships and community projects

Timeline

Owner

Chundy Aquaculture LLC
01.2020 - Current

Owner

Chundy Land & Cattle GP
01.2018 - Current

Manager

S & P Jones Farm and Ranch
01.2014 - 01.2017

Aerial Application Supervisor

Helena Agri Enterprises
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science / Minor in Agricultural Economics

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Grant Jones