John has more than 17 years of experience in different levels of the ag industry. He graduated with a degree in economics from the University of Iowa. Afterward, John joined the U.S. Navy, serving two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He began his career trading hogs on the floor of the CME before moving to the screen as an ag advisor helping producers manage risk with futures and options. Before ATI, he worked with a firm that traded over-the-counter derivatives with farms in South America. John’s experience and expertise now focus on U.S. producers with ATI and The Pork School.