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Van Ahn and Company was founded in 1987 by L. E. Van Ahn in Alexandria, MN. The firms objectives and mission statement was straight forward as it is yet today. To assist investors and producer hedgers increase their income while reducing risk in their portfolios or farming operations.

INVESTORS: Van Ahn and Company maintains a staff of well qualified commodity investment specialist looking for opportunities to benefit from moves up and down in all commodity markets. Use of futures and options can be utilized depending on the individual's needs and risk tolerance.

PRODUCER MARKETING: The backbone of the business has been and continues to be the assistance in working with producers market their crops and livestock. The utilization of risk reduction tools is the defining strategy when assisting those producers.

MANAGED FUTURES: A recent addition to the services offered to clients by Van Ahn and Company are managed futures accounts traded by registered Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs). This is a product to assist the investor in diversifying their investment portfolio.

COMMERCIAL HEDGING: Van Ahn and Company assists many grain elevators, feed manufacturers, ethanol plants and other end users of grains in marketing and hedging their needs. For the country elevator, not only can Van Ahn and Company assist them with their hedging, they can also assist them in developing programs to purchase their requirements.

SERVICES OFFERED:
- Marketing for Profit marketing service for producers
- Personalized marketing and investment service
- Newsletter sent out to producers, lenders, Ag business and investors 26 times a year outlining market activity and recommendations
- Marketing recommendations in the cash, futures and options markets
- Brokerage service
- Managed futures products
- Online trading accounts


	Terry L. Van Ahn President vanahn@vanahnco.com Terry is the president and majority owner of Van Ahn and Company, Inc. He purchased the business from his father, Ed, who started the business in 1987. Terry began in the elevator business in 1975 in Dows, IA and worked in the cooperative elevator system for 18 years. Terry’s knowledge of basis, cash markets, the futures and options markets and other facets of the grain industry are the foundation to many of the marketing programs at Van Ahn and Company, Inc. Terry is married to Susan and they have three daughters and a growing number of grandchildren. He enjoys golfing, boating, Iowa State sports and spending time with family and friends. Terry and Susan enjoy escaping the harsh Minnesota winters by traveling to Florida.

	Jim Emter C.E.O. emter@vanahnco.com Jim started with Van Ahn and Company in 2003 and specializes in creation and implementation of grain and livestock marketing strategies. Jim had been Director of Marketing since 2006, and named Van Ahn and Company’s C.E.O. in 2009. Jim’s target market includes clients in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Jim has a solid understanding of basis, carry/inverse markets, LDP’s, options, futures, elevator contracts, fundamental and technical analysis. Jim graduated with honors from North Dakota State University with a degree in Business Administration, minor in Agricultural Economics, and a concentration in Marketing. Jim is married with one daughter and one son. He enjoys serving in his church, studying the Bible, hunting, working out, and spending time with family and friends.

	Warren Myhre Marketing Specialist Wmyhre@vanahnco.com Warren has been with Van Ahn and Company since January 2005. He brings 14 years of marketing planning and grain pricing for producers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota. Warren also has experience in mutual funds, insurance and management of a farm credit cooperative. Warren’s professional development is centered on the factors affecting momentum, market psychology and how it can affect trading decisions. He makes logical, action oriented, involved, decisive, steady, and charged decisions. Warren is ready to help you handle the high seas of market turbulence.

	Kristi Van Ahn Marketing Specialist kvanahn@vanahnco.com Kristi has been employed with Van Ahn & Company as a marketing specialist since 2009, though she has been a frequent presence in the office since she was young. She enjoys working with clients finding the best marketing strategy or investment plan for each producer based on their needs and risk tolerance. Kristi is a recent North Dakota State University college grad. She received her Bachelor of Science in Finance. Kristi resides in Fargo, ND. Kristi loves working in a family environment and frequently travels back to Alexandria to work out of the main office. Kristi's absolute favorite event of the year is traveling to Dows, Iowa to visit family and attend their yearly summer town event, Corn Days.

	Clayton Rehm Marketing Specialist rehm@vanahnco.com Clayton Rehm was born and raised in Park Rapids, MN where his family ran a livestock farm. Since 04’ he ran a concrete construction business with his father. He and his wife Krista currently reside in Parkers Prairie, MN just north of Alexandria. There Clayton, Krista, Harlan (son), and dog Boston enjoy going on walks and being active with their neighbors. They also enjoy family time and spending their weekends on the water at the family lake cabin with family and friends. Clayton and his wife also enjoy watching sports of any kind as well as playing them and hunting. Clayton graduated from St. John’s (MN) University in 2009 with a degree in Business Management. Also while in college he played hockey and was the captain of the team his senior year. I am excited about the opportunity of getting back into the agriculture side of our society, after being away from it for the past few years. Farming is an enjoyable, exciting industry to be involved with and I strongly believe with the assistance and knowledge of our company we can help you achieve your goals as a producer.

	Ross Nadgwick Marketing Specialist nadgwick@vanahnco.com Ross Nagwick joined Van Ahn & Company in April of 2010 as a marketing specialist and brings fifteen years of crop and livestock production experience. He understands both the rewards and challenges farmers face trying to feed our ever growing population. Ross works hard for his clients to help them manage risk and protect profits in their operation by developing a marketing plan tailored for their operation. Ross is a graduate of NDSCS with an associate’s degree in farm business management. Ross is married with four children, one daughter and three sons following them in sports and other family activities. His other hobbies include hunting, fishing, and church activities.

	Susan Van Ahn Office Manager susan@vanahnco.com Susan has been employed with Van Ahn and Company, Inc. since 1998 and handles the accounting functions of the business. She also handles the newsletter and other secretarial duties in the Alexandria office. Sue hails from north central Iowa and enjoys working out, golfing, and spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.

	Mauer Mauer joined Van Ahn and Company in 2010 and works in the margin department. Hopefully you will understand this picture.