Kristeena combines her big-thinking mentality, problem-solving skills, and creative mindset to develop and execute marketing strategies for clients. Known for her coffee consumption and the phrase ‘teamwork makes the dream work’ in the office, she has led the AMS team to back-to-back awards for the campaigns “Driving Soy: From Seed Bed to Tire Tread” and “Stepping Up: From Farm to Frontline.” Kristeena was also named one of three 2023 National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Next Gen Marketers. Kristeena graduated with a degree in Agricultural Communications from North Dakota State University. Go Bison (proudly pronounced with a “Z”). She grew up on a 2,200 wean-to-finish hog operation in southern Minnesota, but now stays busy raising her two energetic boys – Ellis and Milo.

Fun Kristeena fact: Growing up, Kristeena competed against Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson.