The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) has announced the final selection of fourteen Rising Stars as part of the 2025 Rising Stars Award Program, sponsored by Atticus . As part of this initiative, Atticus has also launched the Fan Favorite Video Contest to help highlight this year’s honorees. The Rising Stars Program provides ARA member companies with a valuable opportunity to recognize employees for their contributions to the industry. Selected individuals will be honored in front of hundreds of agricultural professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo, while also gaining opportunities to develop their leadership skills.
The 2025 Rising Stars are:
- Aaron Burmeister - Kahler Automation
- Daniel Lewis Miller - Southern States Cooperative
- Ian McCormack - Grow West
- Jenny Miller - Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc
- Jess Weinkauff - Keystone Cooperative
- Jordan Floarke - GROWMARK, Inc.
- Levi Banner - MFA Incorporated
- Macy Hoch - AgVend
- Molly Blickensderfer - GROWMARK, Inc.
- Noelle Hanson - ProPartners Financial
- Paige Schanzmeyer - MFA Incorporated
- Sara VanSoelen - New Century FS
- Tim Hushon - The Mill
- Trisha Rentschler - Kahler Automation
Starting today, the above Rising Stars will participate in the Fan Favorite Video Contest for a chance to win a $500 Atticus product bundle. The public can vote on their favorite video here until November 7, 2025. The Fan Favorite winner will be announced on Friday, November 14, 2025.
The overall winner of the Rising Stars Program will be announced at the 2025 ARA Conference & Expo, taking place from December 2 - 4 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Early bird registration is currently open for all interested attendees until October 15. Learn more about and register for the 2025 ARA Conference & Expo here.
