Twelve Graduate from OABA’s LAUNCH Program
Twelve Ohio agribusiness leaders were recognized as the latest graduates of Ohio AgriBusiness Association’s (OABA) LAUNCH program.
Hosted by the OABA, in partnership with Shift-ology Communication, the LAUNCH program is geared to help Ohio agribusinesses Elevate People, Elevate Ideas and Elevate the Industry. Participants were identified by their companies as emerging agribusiness leaders: individuals with a desire to meet higher level goals than the scope of their current positions, who seek to rise within their companies.
The twelve OABA member graduates who successfully completed the 2026 LAUNCH program include:
- Melanie Blankenship, Eurofins Grain Inspection
- Gayle Chambers, Morral Companies, LLC
- Alex Daniel, Luckey Farmers, Inc
- Ryan Emery, Nutrien Ag Solutions
- Connor Erwin, KOVA of Ohio
- Carson Flynn, Deerfield Ag Services, Inc.
- Clayton Farquer, Nutrien Ag Solutions
- Geoff Galida, Deerfield Ag Services, Inc.
- Mara Schmid, Shift·ology Communication
- Allie Solly, Luckey Farmers, Inc
- Matt Simmons, Versova
- Cody Wright, Global Impact STEM Academy
"OABA is committed to developing the next generation of leaders who will shape Ohio’s agribusiness future," said Melinda Witten, OABA's president & CEO. "Through the LAUNCH program, participants gain essential skills, industry knowledge, and the confidence to advance their careers. We’re proud to support their growth and excited to watch the contributions they will make to our industry."
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