Ryan Schroepfer
Ryan started out at the co-op as an intern in the summer of 2015, and became full time after college in the summer of 2016. Ryan is a 'Jack of All Trades' around the co-op! Keeping all of our equipment properly maintained is a large part of his job. Ryan also spends a lot of his time applicating in the spring, early summer and fall months. When he isn't busy with work, you can find him spending time with his wife and their two young boys. He also enjoys traveling, playing golf, working out and working on his dads' classic cars. If Ryan could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to Banff, Canada.
"Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit. Give everything you got today for tomorrow may never come" -Dan Gable
James Nelson
James started working part time for the co-op in 2015 while he was attending college and started full time after graduating in March of 2017. You can find James running application equipment, spraying in the spring/summer and running the floater in the fall. James also does some crop scouting in the summer, handles the incoming and outgoing of the seed, and helps with maintenance during the winter. He recently obtained his Certified Crop Advisor certification this winter as well. James favorite part of the job is hopping in the sprayer and going back by the field later to see the clean rows with a healthy-looking crop. When James isn't working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son -- with one more baby on the way! They enjoy watching and playing sports, both James and his wife love to play in softball leagues and tournaments. James also enjoys helping out on his parent's crop farm and with his family's milk hauling business when he has extra time.
If you were stuck on an island and could only have 3 items, what would they be? 1 boat with 2 cans of gas to get back home to Meeker County.
Kenadie Shoutz
The C-Store is excited to have Kenadie on board! Kenadie started working at the Litchfield Cenex in November of 2020. She parted ways for a short period of time, before returning full time as assistant manager in July of 2023. Kenadie's job consists of ordering items for the c-store, scheduling the employees, keeping the store organized and cleaned, along with much more. Her favorite part of the job is her fellow employees and all of the wonderful customers! During Kenadie's free time, you will find her spending time with her kids and fiancé. They enjoy anything from camping and swimming outside, to snowmobiling and working on semis. Kenadie's number one item on her bucket list is to visit Germany or Hawaii one day!
"Life is like roller coaster, you ain't always on top and ain't always on the bottom."